Homemade Mat Shaped Bread

Directions

1. 1
   This recipe will have enough dough to make 2 mat breads.
2. 2
   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.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   Now take the ball and roll out with a rolling pin until you get a large square that is about 1/8-inch thick.
5. 5
   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.
6. 6
   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.
7. 7
   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.
8. 8
   Next brush the remaining beaten egg over the mats.
9. 9
   Bake at 200 C for 20 minutes or until golden brown. I've done in the photo above.
10. 10
    Serve with butter , jam or your favourite.