Title: Warda (Sesame Loaf)
Categories: Jewish Yemeni Israel Bread
Yield: 1 Servings

1	pk	(1/4 oz)dry yeast
2	c	Or more water, lukewarm
1/2	ts	Salt
4	c	Flour
		Sesame seeds

In Yemen, yeast was homemade, a sourdough starter.

1. Dissolve yeast in water, then mix well w/salt & flour. Knead into smooth. Let rise in warm place, covered, for several hrs. 2. Form loaves into oblong shape, 12-" long, 6-" across & 1-" thick. Press 3 times w/fin- gers along length of loaf. Scatter a ts sesame seeds over each loaf. 3. Bake in 375F oven for abt 20 mins, or until top is brown. Makes 4-5 loaves.

Recipe: "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark -- 600 Recipes Created in Exotic Sephardic Kitchens from Morocco to India -- Copyright 1992 Published by Donald I. Fine, Inc., New York, N.Y. DPileggi in Houston, Texas

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