Eesh Baladi (Egyptian Caraway Seed Bread)

Eesh Baladi (Egyptian Caraway Seed Bread)
• 2 tsp. dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup caraway seeds
• fresh honey


Many cooks will serve Eesh Baladi (Egyptian caraway seed bread) with honey, but it is also very tasty when eaten plain.
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Mix the flour and salt together and slowly add it to the yeast. Add the caraway seeds. Work the mixture into a dough and knead for several minutes. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll into balls. Press into flat, round shapes. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until barely golden.
Drizzle with fresh honey and serve warm.
Yield: 8 servings