Khobez or Khubz is the most common Arabic word for bread. It is also known as Aish in Egypt and Samoon in Iraq. It comes in different shapes and thicknesses -- make it small and oval and you've got pita bread. It is the same basic recipe or principle -- soft dough, which when toasted, puffs up to form a neat pocket.
Za'atar is not traditionally added to the dough, but it definitely adds a lot of flavor and texture. I included the recipe for Zaatar at the end.
These flatbreads are made in the oven and they puff them just like pita breads. I made a few in the oven and a few on the stovetop. They are soft and fluffy and are great for sandwich wraps. Here are some ideas for sandwich wrap fillings: Hummus, falafel, lettuce, roasted veggies, guacamole etc. I made a roasted veggie and Gardein chick'n wrap with halloumi cheese.
Ingredients: Makes 5 flatbreadsAll purpose flour - 1cup
Whole wheat flour - 1cup
Instant Yeast - 1¼tsp
Sugar - ¼tsp
Salt - ½tsp
Olive Oil - 1tbsp
Lukewarm Water - ½~⅔cup
Zaatar - 1tbsp (recipe follows)
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Start with ½cup of water and add more water 1tbsp at a time till the dough comes together. Mix and knead to make a soft, smooth dough. Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover and set aside to rise for 1~1½hours.
- Divide the dough into 5 fist sized piece, or 6~7 smaller pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Cover with a clean dish towel and set aside for 20~30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to the maximum 475~500°F. Place a pizza stone or a lightly greased baking sheet in the oven too. Alternately khobez can also be made on the stovetop.
- Roll the dough balls into ¼" thick rounds.
- Carefully slide 1 or 2 dough rounds onto the preheated pizza stone or baking stoneand bake for 6 minutes or until khobez puffs up and is light golden in color.
- Remove the cooked flatbread and repeat with the remaining dough. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Za'atar Recipe: Recipe from here.Ingredients:
Dried Thyme - 1tbsp
Sumac - 1tsp
Toasted Sesame seeds - 1tsp
Kosher Salt - ½tsp
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and store in an airtight container. Use as needed.
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