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Moroccan Flatbreads (Khobz)
Khobz is a Moroccan yeasted flatbread that isn’t truly flat. It’s a low, small, pleasantly dense round loaf present at almost every meal and, being the daily bread, is typically quite plain in flavor. But the bread that home cook Houda Mehdi showed us how to make in her kitchen in Fes, Morocco, was fantastically flavored with sesame, flax and fennel seeds, as well as semolina and wheat bran. Hers was the most delicious khobz we tasted during our time in Fes. We adapted her recipe, adding a small measure of olive oil for a slightly more tender crumb and to lend a little richness, and we baked our breads in a 475°F oven. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to two days; to reheat, wrap the bread in foil and warm in a 400°F oven for about 10 minutes.
Makes three
7-inch loaves
Tip
Don’t add all of the all-purpose flour at the outset. Only 390 grams (3 cups) is combined with the semolina, wheat bran, seeds, salt and yeast; the remainder is added only after the dough has rested for 20 minutes. Withholding some of the all-purpose flour and resting the dough allows the semolina and wheat bran to hydrate, which results in a more manageable dough and better-textured baked crumb.
2 hours
20 minutes active, plus cooling
Ingredients
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618
grams (4¾ cups) all-purpose flour, divided, plus more as needed and for dusting
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202
grams (1 cup plus 3 tablespoons) semolina flour
Directions
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01In a stand mixer with the dough hook, mix 390 grams (3 cups) of the all-purpose flour, the semolina, wheat bran, sesame seeds, flax seeds, fennel seeds, yeast and salt on low speed until well combined, about 1 minute. With the mixer running, slowly add the water and oil. Mix on low until the dough comes together, about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl once or twice. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
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January 11, 2023
Outstanding Bread!
Great flavors. I had my 3 loafs resting before supper and someone came by hungry and wanted a slice. We finished the whole loaf right there and another with supper. A Keeper!
October 9, 2022
A definite keeper.
I had every intention of making this recipe exactly as written...I knew I had to get semolina flour. Had to go back out to get wheat bran but the corner store only had oat bran. It turns out I had chia seed and not flax seed. I used what I had. The loaves turned out very, very well. The fennel seed, which I thought might be overpowering, perfumes rather than flavours the bread. Will make again.
June 4, 2022
Great bread
This bread makes three loaves that slice perfect. The first time I made them like the recipe says. The second time I make 2 regular loaves and a dozen dinner rolls. The rolls cook fast. They all were great. If you don't need so many, store them extras in the freezer.
March 6, 2024
Great texture and taste
Agree with other reviewers, this was easy and delicious. I loved the crunch of the various seeds and flavor as outstanding. I'm working my way through some Turkish mezzo recipes and this was great with a feta/walnut dip.
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Love this bread! Easy to make and tastes so good. Made half batch of dough and formed a single loaf. Appreciate the weights, especially in grams.