How to Make Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Khobz el Dar, also known as Algerian semolina bread, is a traditional and popular staple in Algerian cuisine. This hearty and wholesome bread is made with semolina flour, which gives it a unique texture and nutty flavor. It is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own, as a side to soups and stews, or used to make sandwiches and wraps.

What sets Khobz el Dar apart from other breads is its use of semolina flour, which is made from durum wheat. This gives the bread a slightly coa...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup semolina flour
  • 2 tablespoons semolina flour
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons semolina, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk in oil, egg, and egg white. Stir in warm milk slowly until a liquid dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until frothy, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in 2 3/4 cups flour with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Cover again and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over the dough and your hands. Mix dough, adding flour as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Shape into a round loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place until loaf doubles in volume.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat egg yolk and water in a bowl with a fork; brush over the entire surface of the loaf. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until loaf is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 250mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 141mg