Khubz Maghrebi Moroccan Bread

Ingredients

• dry yeast
• warm water
• all-purpose flour
• kosher salt
• olive oil

Preparation

1. 1dissolve yeast in 2 1 / 2 cups warm water in a large bowl
2. 2weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife
3. 3stir salt into yeast mixture
4. 4gradually stir in 7 cups flour , one cup at a time , and beat with a mixer at medium speed until dough forms a ball
5. 5turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape dough into a 12-inch log
6. 6divide dough into 3 pieces then shape each piece into a 4-inch dome-shaped loaf
7. 7place loaves on a baking sheet lightly covered with flour
8. 8dust tops lightly with 2 teaspoons flour , and lightly coat with cooking spray
9. 9cover and let rise in a warm place , free from drafts , 1 hour or until doubled in size
10. 10position oven rack in lower third of oven
11. 11preheat oven to 350f
12. 12uncover loaves , and brush each with 1 teaspoon oil
13. 13bake at 350f for 30 minutes
14. 14it should sound hollow when tapped
15. 15remove from oven and cool on wire racks