Egyptian Eish Baladi (Whole-Wheat Pocket Bread)

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Mix flours, yeast, salt, and water into a soft dough and knead until elastic.

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2 cups whole-wheat flour

1 cup bread flour

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 1/4 cups warm water

Wheat bran, for dusting

A thoroughly preheated surface creates the pocket.

Do not add oil or sugar to a traditional lean baladi dough.

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