Sheermaal
Sheermal was introduced by mughals to us. It is a sweetened bread kneaded with milk rather than water. Sheermal is flavoured with cardamom and saffron. Pakistanis love to eat with tea in the morning but its also a part of celebrations. It is served with Qorma in wedding ceremonies in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faislabad etc.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter, melted
- 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 1 tablespoon of warm milk
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Extra ghee for brushing
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the melted ghee and rub the mixture with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, egg, and saffron-infused milk.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll them into flatbreads about 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush the top of each flatbread with melted ghee and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Place the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with more melted ghee while still hot.
- Serve warm with your favourite curry or a cup of tea.
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