A'ras: The One Bread To RULE Them All!
Discover the secrets of making authentic A'ars, a beloved Arabic holiday bread. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, we’ll guide you through the entire process, from kneading the dough to shaping and baking the perfect loaf.
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2.5lbs Bread Flour (sifted)
1Tsp Salt
3Tsp Sugar
3Tsp "Spice"*
2 Sticks Unsalted Butter (melted)
2C Whole Milk
3C Water
1 Package of Instant Rapid Rise Yeast
*Spice is a 3:1 mix of Fennel Seed (3) to Cherry Nut (1). Use whole spice, and toast. Grind in spice grinder, careful not to pulverize into powder.
-Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Bread will proof in this bowl so ensure there is extra space. (Flour, Sugar, Spice, Salt, Yeast)
-Combine Milk and Water in same bowl. Slowly add to dry mixture while roughly stirring to combine.
-Add melted butter to dry mixture and roughly stir to combine.
-Place bread in stand mixer with bread hook attachment and mix on low for 5 minutes.
-Remove bread to large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place bread in a warm place for 2hr or until proof.
-Create 7-8oz portions and form into a ball with seams facing down. Cover and proof for another 30-45min.
-Press dough with heavy flat bottom board or pan until 8-10in round*. Stamp bread as desired. Let rest for 15min.
-Preheat oven with baking stone to 450f
-Bake bread on stone for 8min or until golden brown
*Parchment paper can be used to prevent sticking to pan and or oven
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0:00 Intro
0:52 Ingredients
2:15 Making The Dough
4:17 Portion The Dough
5:10 Press Dough Into Rounds & Stamp
6:38 Baking