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Khobz mkhammar (yeasted bread)

A round yeast-leavened bread with an airy crumb and golden crust, traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven. It is the everyday bread of Palestinian families, shared at meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Finition

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

397 kcal per serving

Protein
14 g
Carbohydrates
69.7 g
of which sugars
2.2 g
Fat
5.6 g
Fiber
3.7 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 it foam for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and the olive oil.
  3. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 h 30 to 2 h until doubled.
  5. Knock back the dough, shape into a large round ball and place it on a floured tray.
  6. Let it prove for a second time for 30 minutes, then make a few crosswise cuts on top.
  7. Bake at 240 °C with a tray of water at the bottom of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Let it cool on a rack before slicing.

Variations and tips

Individual breads. Divide the dough into 6 small balls and bake them for 15 minutes.

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