I don’t know if there’s anything more Moroccan than a round loaf of bread. Nope. There’s not. Let’s just say no one in Morocco is going to be doing the Atkin’s diet anytime soon. Bread is so prevalent and ingrained (haha ingrained) in Moroccan culture my husband can not eat a meal without it. And before you say wait, well he CAN he just doesn’t want to – no he really can not. I used to make bread almost every day when we got married – kneading it and all. Then we got a Kitchen Aid stand mixer and that made it a whole lot easier. When we moved to Northern Virginia there was so much good bread at a cheap price that we would freeze and thaw bread instead of making it. I spent 2 1/2 years doing that and I really didn’t miss making bread! Now that we moved back to Wisconsin bread, the kind that we like, is much more expensive and not the same quality so it seems like I will be going back to baking bread again. So my first attempt and baking again went well! You will have to pardon the image as this is actually the “not so good” loafs and they were about a day old. I didn’t get to take a picture when I first baked them because my husband gobbled it up so fast – that’s a good sign though! In reality it’s pretty easy to make and I don’t mind doing it if I have a little extra time. It does dry out quickly so if you are making it to last more than a day, throw it in the freezer after it’s cooled (wrapped up of course).
Khobz – Moroccan Bread
8 Oct posted by
Khobz
Ingredients:
4c and a little extra white flour – do not use self rising flour! ( you can also use wheat or half of each flour)
2 c warm water
1 tbsp yeast (or 1 pkg of Red Star or like brand)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/4 c vegetable oil
Directions:
In a small bowl add yeast, sugar and 1c warm water. Mix well and allow yeast to bubble. In a large bowl add flour and salt. After yeast/water mixture begins to bubble pour into bowl with flour. Begin combining flour and water. *Note your hands will get sticky – just wait I have a trick!* Have another cup of warm water to the side and add slowly to flour mixture. You may not use the entire cup. Continue combining flour and water until you can form a ball. At this point it should be a bit sticky. Pour vegetable oil into your hands and proceeds to work it into the dough. Again you may not use a full 1/4 cup. Most of the dough should come off of your hands and combine into the dough that will be elastic but no longer sticky. Knead for 8-10 minutes Oil the ball and the bowl and cover. Allow to rest 15 minutes. Divide dough into 2-3 portions depending on the size of the bread you would like. Using the divided pieces form 2-3 smaller balls. Sprinkle flour on a board or counter-top and begin to push down the ball beginning in the center, similar to how you would form a pizza crust. Moroccan bread is traditionally in a circle shape however whatever shape you make it will not really matter! The dough should be about 1/4″ thick and even on all sides. Wrap in a towel and continue for the remainder of the portions. Allow dough to rise about 45 minutes. Preheat the over to 400-425F. Once dough has risen prick with a from several times and place on a cookie sheet or baking stone into the oven. Cook until it begins to brown and makes a hallow sound when tapped – about 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
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I dread the days I move back to the US and have to start making bread. At 1 DH a loaf, we just buy it here in Morocco (plus I have no oven and don't even want to start attempting the community one!)
May I ask where in WI you live (you don't have to answer if you don't want to), it's just that we are thinking of moving there after Morocco and I was just wondering if you are near Madison or Milwaukee so I could get some more information.
Good for you for making such wonderful bread!!!
I tried this yesterday for the first time. It was so good, and easy using the dough hooks. I could see making this once or twice a week. The hint for making them round was very helpful too. Thanks!
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