Ojos de Haman

Ingredients

• •4 cups all-purpose flour
• •2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• •1/4 cup sugar
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1 cup warm water
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• •2 whole hard-boiled eggs
• •1 egg, beaten, for glaze
• •1 tsp sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix in the remaining sugar, flour, salt, and olive oil to form a soft dough, then knead until smooth.

3. 3

   Work the chopped nuts into the dough during the last minute of kneading.

4. 4

   Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Shape the dough into an oval or face-like loaf and place it on a lined baking tray.

6. 6

   Press the two hard-boiled eggs firmly into the top to resemble eyes.

7. 7

   Brush the loaf with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

8. 8

   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

9. 9

   Cool slightly and serve by tearing apart at the table in the Purim custom described in the source.