“Lafa”- Middle Eastern flatbread

It’s so easy to make flatbread at home. In general, whenever I make any kind of bread, I feel happy and accomplished because bread is the most basic need and I feel like I know how to sustain myself.

Lafa is a common street flatbread that is usually served with Shwarma or other grilled meats

• 4 cups flour 

• 1 tbsp. dry yeast

• 1 tbsp. sugar 

• About 1- 1.5 cup warm water

• 1 flat tbsp. salt 

1. Put the flour in a bowl. Add the yeast and sugar and mix. 

2. Starting adding the water and mixing.  The dough should be elastic, a bit sticky but firm. 

3. After kneading for 2 minutes, add the salt and knead for 3 more minutes. 

4. Cover for 30 minutes. 

5. Divide into 5 balls. Let them rest for 5 minutes. 

6. Roll the first ball out. 

7. Heat a wide skillet and spray with olive oil spray. 

8. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. The Lafa should be light-colored with brownish spots. 

9. Repeat it with the rest of the balls.