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Arabic Bread (khobz dar)

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Discover how to make a soft Arabic bread, called khobz dar, with precise proportions of flour, extra‑fine semolina and water. This easy recipe, suitable for beginners, uses a stand mixer or hand kneading and is baked at very high temperature to achieve a light crust and an ultra‑soft interior.

EasyMiddle EasternServes 3

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Source Video
1h 24m
Prep
10m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.90
Per serving:$0.63

Critical Success Points

  • Knead the dough until a supple texture is achieved (step 3)
  • Shape the balls without too much flour (step 6)
  • Bake at high temperature and flip (step 9)
  • First rise to develop gluten (step 4)

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the very hot oven (250 °C) with care to avoid burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves when removing the breads from the oven.
  • Do not inhale large amounts of dry yeast.

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