Pideh

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour, salt, and sugar in a dishpan or large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, butter, yeast, and water.
3. 3
   Mix it all together with your fingers, adding more flour a little at a time, until the dough is easy to handle.
4. 4
   Knead for about 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. 5
   Shape into a ball.
6. 6
   Spread a little oil on the bottom and sides of the bowl.
7. 7
   Add the ball of dough, then turn it over, oiled side up.
8. 8
   Cover and set in a warm spot for an hour or more, until the dough doubles in bulk.
9. 9
   Punch down the risen dough and knead for a minute or so.
10. 10
    Cover and set in a warm spot for an hour, or until the dough doubles in bulk a second time.
11. 11
    Butter two 9- or 10-inch round cake pans and set aside.
12. 12
    After the second rising, punch down the dough and cut in half with a knife.
13. 13
    Roll each half into a ball.
14. 14
    On a floured board, roll out each ball into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
15. 15
    Place in the prepared pans, brush the tops-with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
16. 16
    Let rise another 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
17. 17
    Place in a preheated 375F oven and bake about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
18. 18
    Cool on a wire rack before serving.