Ajeen (Basic Dough)

• cups plain flour↗5
• cups tepid water1 1⁄4
• cup olive oil↗1⁄2
• cup vegetable oil↗1⁄2
• tablespoons salt↗2
• tablespoons sugar↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift the flour into a working surface.

2. 2

   Mix in salt and sugar. Make a well in the centre.

3. 3

   Pour olive oil and vegetable oil in the well.

4. 4

   Mix the dry ingredients into the liquid.

5. 5

   Add water gradually. Knead the dough into a ball (if the dough is too stiff add some water).

6. 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. 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.