Afghan Sweet Bread (Roht)

Although roht is technically a sweet bread, in my family it is made more like a cookie. This is my aunt's recipe, which is very simple and easy. Enjoy with tea.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 11x13-inch rectangular baking dish.

Step 2

Whisk flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk eggs together in a small bowl. Discard 1/4 of the egg mixture. Combine remaining egg mixture, butter, and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture slowly. Beat briefly on low speed just until dough comes together.

Step 4

Transfer dough to the baking dish. Dust your hands with flour and pat dough into an even layer about 3/4-inch thick. Prick dough in several places with a fork and sprinkle the nigella seeds evenly on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen it from the pan; cut roht into squares while still warm. Let cool.