From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Bread is the staff of life in Egypt. It is subsidized by the government and consumed at nearly all meals. In working-class Egyptian homes, a meal may consist of nothing more than bread and beans. While bread provides carbohydrates and protein for the diet, in Egypt it is also used as a utensil for scooping up food and sauces. While most of the bread that is eaten is a thick, glutinous form of pita bread, other types, such as Kesra, are also popular. Kesra is a thick and dense flat bread that has more substance than pita and is actually easier to make. It is flavored with salt and sesame seeds, but it contains no oil so it will stale quickly. It's best eaten warm and any leftovers should be tightly wrapped and reheated for serving from the oven. You'll find this recipe uses more yeast and salt than standard bread recipes, but the bread is delicious. Here is how it is made.
