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A photo of a loaf of Moroccan khobz bread on a counter with a cooling rack in the background.

Moroccan Country Bread

Here is a rustic bread to from Morocco also known by its Arabic name Khobz Maghrebi.  This is an easy bread that comes together quickly with some very basic ingredients.  You would typically serve this with a tagine type meal and use the bread as the utensil. 
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: easy bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour bread flour works well
  • 2 tsp salt Kosher
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • cups water warm - 105° to 110°
  • 1 Tbsp dry active yeast
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Add ¼ tsp of the sugar to the water and then add the yeast.
  • Stir the sugar and yeast to combine then allow the yeast to bloom and form bubbles. If no bubbles form your yeast is not fresh so start again with fresh yeast.
  • In a large bowl mix flour, salt and remaining sugar. I like to use my stand mixer bowl.
  • Pour in the water and yeast mixture to the flour and then the oil.
  • Knead with a dough hook for 5-10 minutes until smooth. The dough should be elastic and not sticky. You can adjust by adding a little flour or water as needed.
  • Divide the dough into two equal balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchement paper. Cover with a towel and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once rested, flatten the balls into round circles about ¼ inch thick. Cover them with a towel and let rise for about one hour in a warm place. It will take longer in a cold room. Once it is ready the dough will spring back when you press on it.
  • Preheat your oven to 435°F.
  • Score each loaf with a fork in several place and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. The loaves should have a hollow sound when you tap on them.
  • Transfer the loaves to a cooling rack to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 3mg