Sheermal

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour with salt onto a large bowl.
2. 2
   In 1 1/2 tbsp of milk, dissolve the saffron and set it aside.
3. 3
   The remaining milk should be heated carefully in a pot and the sugar should be dissolved in it. Allow the warmed milk to cool.
4. 4
   After making a well in the flour, pour in the now cooler milk and mix together until a soft dough is formed.
5. 5
   Cover the dough with a warm damp cloth and set aside for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Add a little of the melted butter to the dough, kneading, until all of the butter is incorporated.
7. 7
   Divide the dough into 12 parts, cover with a warm damp cloth and set aside for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Preheat your oven to 350°F.
9. 9
   Roll each part of the dough out with a rolling pin. They should be 6 inch circles.
10. 10
    Using a fork, prick all over the circles.
11. 11
    On a greased baking tray, bake for 4 minutes, then brush them with the milk and saffron mixture and bake for another 4 minutes.
12. 12
    Eat with melted butter brushed on while still hot.