Hobz (Maltese Bread)
Ingredients
600g flour
10g salt
15g sugar
15g margerine
25g yeast
345ml luke warm water
1 tablespoon milk
Method
Mix the four, salt and margerine. Add the yeast.
Make a mixture of the luke warm water, sugar and the milk.
Add on to the flour and knead the mixture well until the dough is white and elasticated.
Place in a bowl, seal with cling film and a wet dish towel, place in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Work the dough, cut into small pieces (50g). Place on a baking tray, paste with egg, cut with a knife and let the pieces rest for about 15 minutes.
Cook in oven 450F (232C) gas mark 6-8 for 12-15 minutes.
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