Khobz

Name: Khobz
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1.25 cups warm water; 1.5 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fine semolina flour

A traditional Moroccan round bread with a crusty exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for scooping up tagines and soups.

35 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.25 cups warm water
1.5 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp granulated sugar
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fine semolina flour

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1.25 cups warm water, 1.5 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp granulated sugar, then let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Add 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth, then cover and let rise for 1 hour.
4

Divide dough into round discs, dust with 2 tbsp fine semolina flour, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
5

Prick top of discs with a fork and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Khobz gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp fine semolina flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Khobz keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Khobz?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

Serve it with

Moroccan Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine main
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili main
Ham and Mustard Sandwich main

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