Khubz Arabi Bahrain Flat Bread

Step 1: Activate the yeast by combining sugar and yeast in a bowl, and add lukewarm water.

Step 2: Stir with a fork to dissolve.

Step 3: Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Sift flour and salt in a large bowl.

Step 5: Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the bowl with flour.

Step 6: Mix the ingredients to a dough.

Step 7: Place the dough onto a floured work surface.

Step 8: Knead thoroughly for 3-4 minutes to activate the gluten.

Step 9: Shape into a ball.

Step 10: Grease the mixing bowl and place the dough back. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise (30 mins in warmer countries or up to 2 hours in colder countries).

Step 11: Once the dough has risen, remove it from the bowl onto a floured work surface.

Step 12: Briefly knead.

Step 13: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 14: Divide into equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.

Step 15: Roll each dough ball into a flat circle with a diameter of 10-12 cm (4-5 inches) and a thickness of about 5 mm (1/5 inch).

Step 16: Place onto parchment paper so it's easier to move them.

Step 17: Add the breads on a cookie sheet or baking stone into the preheated oven and bake the bread for 6-8 minutes at 450°F until they have fully puffed in the oven.