Description
Khobz el Dar is a soft, slightly sweet Algerian semolina bread that’s wonderfully tender—almost like brioche but made with semolina. This no‑knead loaf is topped with sesame seeds and perfect for pairing with soups, tagines, or spreading with jam.
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp semolina flour
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, plus extra for topping
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable (or olive) oil
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg white (save yolk for wash)
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- Additional flour (2 tbsp or more) as needed
- 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix semolina flour, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Whisk in oil, whole egg, and egg white. Slowly add lukewarm milk until the dough becomes batter‑like.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature until frothy, about 1 hour. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Stir in all-purpose flour until a sticky dough forms. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
- Dust hands and dough with flour (add more if needed) and shape into a round loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Brush loaf with egg yolk mixed with water and sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Notes
- This is a no‑knead recipe that still yields a soft, brioche‑like texture. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- For a decorative touch, score the loaf before the final rise or after egg wash. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Olive oil can be used instead of vegetable oil for deeper flavor.
- Anise or nigella seeds can be added for regional variation. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking, No‑Knead
- Cuisine: Algerian / Maghrebi
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 180 kcal
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: undefined
