Baladi bread (Aish baladi)
(Baladi bread, عيش بلدي)
Native to Egypt, aish baladi is a flatbread made with whole wheat flour. It is traditionally baked in extremely hot ovens and can be found at numerous Egyptian markets. The bread has been produced since the times of ancient Egypt, when it was made with emmer wheat.
Nowadays, this bread is a staple at Egyptian tables, from breakfast to dinner, and everyone eats it, whether poor or rich. In fact, it is so important that the word life (aish) is included in its name.
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