Homemade Mat Shaped Bread - bread flour

Method

• This recipe will have enough dough to make 2 mat breads.
• In a mixing bowl combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
• Mix 1 minute.
• Next add water and half of the beaten egg.
• Mix.
• Add butter and combine.
• Knead by hand until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
• After that, punch the dough down and make a round ball and allow to rise for 10 minutes longer.
• Now take the ball and roll out with a rolling pin until you get a large square that is about 18 inch thick.
• Cut the dough into strips 1/2 inch width.
• Split the dough strips into two piles so you know how many to use for each loaf.
• Weave your lattice design on a greased and floured baking tray.
• You are shooting for a mat size of 8 x 8 inches.
• Trim any excess dough.
• See picture.
• Place the last four 1/2 inch width long strips around the edge of the dough mat.
• Place the mat dough in a draft free place and allow to rise for 35 minutes.
• Next brush the remaining beaten egg over the mats.
• Bake at 200 cup for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Ive done in the photo above.
• Serve with butter, jam or your favourite.
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