Sheermal - Indian Sweet Bread
Sheermal is a traditional Indian sweet bread that has been prepared for centuries in North India, Pakistan, and Persia. It originally comes from the Mughal cuisine, where it was a favorite treat of the royal families. The bread's special feature is its rich, aromatic dough, flavored with rose water and saffron, giving it its characteristic golden yellow color and fragrance. It is often served for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of chai tea or condensed milk drinks. If you like a special, spicy flavor, Sheermal is the perfect choice for you!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Steep the saffron in warm milk for a few minutes to release its aroma and give a beautiful yellow color.
2
Dissolve the yeast in a little lukewarm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it stand for 5 minutes to activate.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, rose water, and saffron-infused milk.
4
Knead the dough, gradually adding the ghee, until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough.
5
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6
Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface and divide it into four equal portions. Shape them into flat, round breads.
7
Brush the surface with beaten egg for a beautiful, glossy color after baking.
8
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the breads for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and soft.
9
Let them cool slightly, then serve on their own or as an accompaniment to Indian curries and milky drinks.
