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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑4gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Moroccan Semolina Bread

How to order / say it
Say it خبز البلبولة — [hobz bel-BOOL-ah]
Order I'd like some Moroccan semolina bread, please.
Locally Ana bghit khobz belboula, afak.
Say locally

A traditional bread made from semolina flour, common in Moroccan meals

Why try it?

Bread is an integral part of every Moroccan meal, serving as a vehicle for tagines and couscous. Khobz Belboula highlights the Moroccan farmers' resourcefulness and respect for locally sourced grains.

How it tastes

This bread offers a slightly coarse texture with a mildly sweet, nutty flavor due to the semolina. It has a crisp crust and soft, hearty interior, perfect for soaking up sauces.

Origin & History — first documented: 1200

Semolina bread has origins dating back centuries as a staple in Berber communities. As wheat cultivation became prominent, semolina-based bread became ubiquitous in Moroccan cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g semolina flour
  • 🧂 7 g yeast
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🍯 10 g sugar
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Combine semolina, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir in olive oil and warm water, knead into dough.
  3. 3 Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. 4 Shape into rounds and bake at 220°C for 20-25 minutes.

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