Mincha Offering

Ingredients

• •2 cups fine wheat flour
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •1/2 cup water, or as needed
• •1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a baking stone or heavy sheet pan.

2. 2

   Place the fine flour and salt in a bowl and mix well.

3. 3

   Drizzle in the olive oil and rub it into the flour until the texture is sandy.

4. 4

   Add just enough water to bring the dough together into a firm, smooth mass.

5. 5

   Knead briefly, taking care not to overwork the dough.

6. 6

   Divide into small portions and flatten each into an unleavened cake or thin round.

7. 7

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until set and lightly colored but not puffed like leavened bread.

8. 8

   Serve as a culinary reconstruction; historically, the original mincha was a sacred offering rather than a modern table dish.