Egyptian Barley Bread

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 cups barley flour

Recipe

• 1 combine yeast, water, and honey, and let proof 5 minutes.
• 2 add salt, eggs and shortening.
• 3 stir in flour and blend until dough is workable.
• 4 turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes.
• 5 place in a large greased bowl, turning to coat.
• 6 cover with a towel and let stand in a warm place for 90 minutes.
• 7 the dough will rise slightly, but will not double.
• 8 turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead again.
• 9 shape into a round cake about 1/2" thick.
• 10 place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• 11 cover with a towel and let rest for one hour.
• 12 preheat oven to 425°f.
• 13 bake 15-20 minutes, or until bread is pale brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
• 14 cool on a rack.