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Ajeen (Basic Dough)
 
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Prep Time: 360 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 360 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is Lebanese basic dough. Ideal for Fatayers, Pastries etc.
Ingredients:
5 cups plain flour
1 1/4 cups tepid water
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
1. Sift the flour into a working surface.
2. Mix in salt and sugar. Make a well in the centre.
3. Pour olive oil and vegetable oil in the well.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into the liquid.
5. Add water gradually. Knead the dough into a ball (if the dough is too stiff add some water).
6. Knead the dough on a floured working surface until it is smooth and elastic this can be done in an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, or in a food processor.
7. Form the dough into a ball and put into a lightly floured bowl, covered with a damp cloth. Leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size- about 6 hours.
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