Algerian Khobz El Dar -- Semolina Bread

Name: Algerian Khobz El Dar -- Semolina Bread
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups fine semolina (my cups hold 12oz, fluid); 1 1/4 cups strong white bread flour; 2 cups water, room temp. plus extra; 4 fluid ounces sunflower oil (or vegetable, canola etc.); 7 g fast action yeast; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 2 -3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon nigella seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:35min

This is the traditional bread of every home in Algeria, hence it's name which transaltes into English as 'Bread of the House'. Every home has a different version & this particular recipe is from my lovely sister in law 'Um Youcef' ;) Just a word of warning, if you have never made this kind of bread before, you will be shocked at how sticky & hard to work with the dough is. Unlike a regular bread, when your dough is too sticky you may add more flour - here adding more flour or semolina will make things worse...instead add a little water & knead gently with your fingertips . Water will always make the dough come together & away from your hands & the mixing bowl. You can also knead the dough in a KA or similar mixer with a sturdy dough hook.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:05:02 GMT