Khobz Recipe
Khobz Recipe is a yeasted bread made with whole wheat bread flour. It is more commonly made as a thick flatbread that is dense with a crusty exterior. This traditional Moroccan bread boasts a slightly nutty flavor with a soft, pillowy texture on the inside. It is a diabetic-friendly recipe that uses a dash of honey, egg, and extra virgin olive oil, making it a rich and flavorful bread. Use the bread to scoop up savory soups and tagines, pair it with salads, or enjoy it on its own with olive oil!
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 2 Baking trays
Ingredients
- ½ lb whole wheat bread flour
- ½ lb red whole wheat flour
- ¾ oz instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ tsp honey
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 egg beaten
- ⅓ tsp salt
- 2 tsp sesame seeds for topping
- 1 tbsp olives (optional) sliced
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Place both flours sifted with salt in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Whisk together the water, the honey, and the yeast, and add to the flours. Turn on the stand mixer and knead until combined.
- Drizzle the olive oil on the dough and knead it lightly with your hands. Cover the stand mixer with a damp towel, allowing it to prove for 35 minutes in a warm place.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Divide the dough into four chunks. Using your hands, flatten each chunk into 1" thick discs to approximately 6" in diameter. Grease two medium baking trays and place two discs in each tray. Prick the discs with a fork and brush with egg wash (egg yolk beaten with a teaspoon of water). Sprinkle sesame seeds on two discs and place the sliced olives on the other two.
- Bake the discs for 20 minutes or until golden. Cool the Khobz bread and serve with tagines, soups or salad.
Notes
- Allow the dough to prove in a warm place in the kitchen for at least 30 minutes.
- Depending on the brand, some whole wheat flour may absorb more water than the given measurement.
- Egg wash provides the Khobz recipe with a glossy finish.
- Topping the Khobz with sliced olives or sesame seeds is optional.
- Bread flour or all-purpose flour will yield lighter and fluffier buns than whole wheat flour. Buckwheat and rye flour yield denser Khobz bread.
- Adding a tablespoon of semolina to the flour gives it a coarser texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
