Ecomely

Language

Pain khobz (khobz): recipe illustration
Pasta & rice

Pain khobz (khobz)

A round flatbread, traditionally cooked on a griddle or tawa, with a soft, slightly elastic crumb. It accompanies almost every Bahraini meal, for scooping up sauces, grilled dishes and salads.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

470 kcal per serving

Protein
17.2 g
Carbohydrates
85.9 g
of which sugars
3 g
Fat
4.7 g
Fiber
4.6 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 100 ml of warm water and let rest 5 minutes until the surface foams.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt, then make a well in the center.
  3. Pour in the yeast mixture, the rest of the warm water and the oil, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until you have a smooth, supple dough.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature, until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide it into 8 balls and roll each into a disc about 20 cm wide and 3 mm thick.
  6. Heat a pan or griddle over medium-high heat without fat, then cook each bread 1 to 2 minutes per side, until it puffs up and browns in spots.
  7. Wrap the cooked breads in a clean towel to keep them soft, and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Whole-grain version. Replace 100 g of the flour with whole wheat flour for a more rustic bread.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.