Saudi ArabianSide dish
Shawarma bread
This recipe makes a soft, pliable flatbread, ideal for wrapping shawarma or other fillings. It comes together with just a few pantry staples: flour, baking powder, a touch of sugar, and oil. The dough needs about an hour to rise, then cooks quickly on a hot pan, puffing up to create the characteristic pocket perfect for stuffing.
Method
6 steps · 1h 11m total
- 01
Combine Dry Ingredients
Sieve the 1 cup flour into a large bowl. Add the 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, then stir to combine. Pour in the 1 tablespoon oil and mix until the flour looks crumbly. - 02
Knead the Dough
Gradually add a splash of water, a little at a time, bringing the mixture together into a shaggy dough. Transfer it to a clean work surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
