Algerian Khobz El Dar -- Semolina Bread Recipe

Name: Algerian Khobz El Dar -- Semolina Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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["Grease a large round metal tin / pan (approx 12"" across / wide & 1.5"" high / deep).", "Place the semolina, flour, yeast, sugar & salt in a very large mixing bowl. (In Algeria we traditionally use huge but shallow wooden bowls for mixing doughs.)", "Make a well in the centre & add the beaten egg & the oil along with 1 cup of water. Mix well, adding more water when necessary.", "Keep mixing until you have a soft dough. Now knead the dough for around 30 minutes until it is soft, smooth & elastic. You will need to add a little water from time to time as the semolina absorbs it.", "If you are having problems with a very sticky dough, don't worry - if you've used the correct amounts of ingredients, everything will be OK - just keep kneading & add dribbles of water to bring the dough back together again.", "After 30 minutes, mix in the nigella seeds if using then with wet hands bring the dough together in a ball.", "Place the dough in the greased pan & with wet hands, gently push the dough until it completely covers the base of the pan.", "Sprinkle a little semolina over the top, cover with a kitchen towel & leave to rise until doubled in size.", "Pre-heat the oven to 180u00b0C", "Brush the top of the dough with the egg yolks & sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top. Using a skewer, make 6 pricks -going all the way through the dough - 5 evenly spaced holes 1"" from the edge & 1 hole in the centre (This will make sure that the bread cooks evenly).", "Place in the upper 1/3 of the oven & cook for approx 35 minutes or until a deep golden colour & sounding hollow when tapped.", "Remove from the oven & allow to cool for 5 minutes bfore turning out onto a kitchen towel. Wrap the bread in the towle & allow to cool on a wire rack before serving."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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.), and more.

Yes, Algerian Khobz El Dar -- Semolina Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Algerian Khobz El Dar -- Semolina Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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