Syrian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift 1/2 the flour; add sugar and salt and finish sifting flour.
2. 2
   Pastry blend in shortening.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in
4. 4
   1 cup warm water and knead in with about 5 more cups of water.
5. 5
   Keep dipping hands in warm water while kneading to get all flour mixed in well. Cover and let rise for 2 hours (past top of pan).
6. 6
   Break into pieces the size of a tangerine and roll out with flour 1/4-inch thick (size of a saucer).
7. 7
   Let rise 1 hour; bake for 5 minutes at 450° and rub with Crisco.