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Khobz Bil Sumac (sumac bread)

A flatbread flavored with sumac and brushed with olive oil, with a slightly tangy crust. It accompanies salads, grills and hummus all across Jordan.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

507 kcal per serving

Protein
12.6 g
Carbohydrates
62.2 g
of which sugars
2.5 g
Fat
21.6 g
Fiber
4.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Knead for 8 minutes until you have a soft, smooth dough.
  4. Let rise for 1 hour, covered, in a warm place.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, flatten them into discs, then prick them with a fork.
  6. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle generously with sumac and bake at 230 °C for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn golden.

Variations and tips

With za'atar. Replace half the sumac with za'atar for a more herbal flavor.

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