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Khubz Dhofari (Dhofar bread)

A round, flat bread from the south of the country, made with ghee and sesame seeds and traditionally baked on a clay griddle. It is golden, slightly flaky, and goes with stews and fava beans.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar.
  2. Add the melted ghee, then gradually add the lukewarm water until you have a soft, non-sticky dough.
  3. Knead for 8 minutes, then cover and leave to rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 balls and flatten each into a disc about 1 cm thick.
  5. Prick the surface with a fork, brush with ghee and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Cook in a thick covered pan over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or bake for 15 minutes at 220 °C.
  7. Serve warm, tearing it by hand.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Place on a hot baking sheet at 230 °C for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown.

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