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Sheermal - Indian sweet bread
Homemade saffron and rose water Indian sweet bread

Sheermal

Author: Flavelo
Recipes
Sheermal is the legacy of Mughal emperors, a piece of luxury on plate. Name comes from Persian 'sheer' (milk), referring to dough kneaded not with water but milk. Scent of saffron and rose water evokes tales of 1001 Nights. Not everyday bread, but for celebrations, giving dining proper ceremony.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small bowl for soaking saffron
  • Large kneading bowl
  • Brush for glazing
  • Baking tray
  • Fork

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak saffron in 2 tbsp warm milk for 15 mins. In remaining milk mix little sugar, crumble yeast and let rise.

Tip: Warm milk extracts saffron colour (crocin), making bread beautiful yellow.
2 ✓

Mix flour with salt and sugar. Add risen yeast, saffron milk, rose water and melted ghee.

Tip: Fat (ghee) and sugar soften dough and prevent drying out.
3 ✓

Knead dough smooth. Should get soft, shiny dough.

Tip: If too hard add tiny bit more milk.
4 ✓

Prove covered 1 hour in warm place.

Tip: Due to fats in milk rise might be slower than water dough.
5 ✓

Divide into 4, shape approx 15 cm discs. Prick centre with fork so doesn't puff up too much.

Tip: Docking ensures bread stays flat and bakes evenly.
6 ✓

Place on baking tray lined with parchment, brush with beaten egg, rest 15 mins.

Tip: Egg wash gives that shiny golden brown exterior which is Sheermal trademark.
7 ✓

Bake at 200°C for 12-15 mins. Serve warm.

Tip: Don't overbake or it dries out. Good when soft like brioche.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use butter instead of ghee?
Yes, but ghee (clarified butter) gives nuttier taste and doesn't burn as easily.
Where to get rose water?
Asian or Middle Eastern shops, also pharmacies (food grade). Careful, very potent, dose cautiously!

Ingredients

  • 500 g Plain flour
  • 200 ml Lukewarm milk
  • 25 g Fresh yeast
  • 50 g Sugar (plus little for yeast)
  • 5 g Salt
  • 50 g Ghee (or melted butter)
  • 10 ml Rose water
  • 1 pinch Saffron threads
  • 1 pc Egg (for brushing)