No Moroccan meal is complete without khobz: round, flat loaves used instead of cutlery to scoop up tagine sauce. This version is soft, simple, and perfect for beginners.
Recipe: Khobz (Easy Moroccan Bread)
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Total40 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Calories~180
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) bread flour
- 1 cup (170 g) fine semolina
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar, 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp anise seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- About 1½ cups warm water
- Cornmeal or semolina for dusting
Instructions
- Mix everything and knead 10 minutes into a soft dough.
- Divide in 2, shape round discs about 2 cm thick, place on a dusted tray.
- Cover and rise 1 hour. Prick with a fork.
- Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 20 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
Tips for success
- Wrap warm bread in a towel to keep the crust soft.
