Aish Baladi

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Ingredients — preview

• 1/2 tablespoon active, dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups water heated to 105º
• 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour plus more for dusting

Preparation — preview

1. In a large bowl, whisk the yeast with the water and let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.
2. Add half the whole wheat flour (1 1/4 cups) and stir until smooth. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Uncover the dough and, using your hand, stir the salt and oil into the dough and then add the remaining 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour and mix until the dough comes together. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.