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Bokon - an Armenian bread

Bokon is a classic Armenian bread similar to, or the same as Matnakash
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 3 breads

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk (lukewarm (105-110 degrees F)
  • 1 pkg. yeast
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 5¼ cups all-purpose flour

For brushing the top:

  • 1 egg white (beaten)

Instructions
 

  • To the warm milk, add the yeast, butter and salt.
  • Place flour in a large mixing bowl. Add milk mixture and stir until combined.
  • According to Ms. Melikian, knead 1 cup at a time – knead awhile longer – let rise till doubled.
  • (-OR- Knead until a workable dough is formed. Place dough in a clean bowl. Cover bowl and let rise till it doubles, about 1 ½ to 2 hours.)
  • Divide dough into 3 individual , even-sized balls – cover and let rise another ½ hour.
  • Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops of each with beaten egg whites.
  • Bake 375°F– 400°F for 30 – 35 minutes.

Instructions for bokon with a hole in the center:

  • Follow the above directions through the 5th step.
  • After shaping the 3 balls of dough, make a hole in the center of each, stretching the sides of each ball so the holes do not close.
    Allow dough to rise another 30 minutes.
  • Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg whites.
  • Bake 375°F – 400°F for 15 min.
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