Khobz

Name: Khobz
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup fine semolina, for shaping; 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for topping (optional)

A round, crusty Moroccan bread with a soft crumb, made for tearing and dipping into tagines and soups.

⏱ 20 minPrep time

🔥 20 minCook time

🍽 8Servings

🏷 Moroccan KitchenCategory

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Khobz is the daily bread of Morocco, a round, slightly flat loaf baked in nearly every home and bakery in the country. It is a sturdy bread, made to be torn rather than sliced, and its job is to sweep up tagine sauce and soak up soup broth. A kitchen does not feel complete without a warm round of khobz on the table.

A round, crusty loaf for every table

The crust is thin and crackly, giving way to a soft, slightly chewy crumb with a gentle tang from the long rise. It stays fresh for a couple of days, wrapped in a towel, and reheats beautifully. Whether it is breakfast with olive oil or dinner with harira, khobz is the quiet backbone of the Moroccan meal.

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Step by stepInstructions

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let it foam, about 10 minutes.
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil and knead into a smooth, soft dough, about 10 minutes.
Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down, divide into 4 pieces, and shape each into a thick, flat disk. Dust with semolina, sprinkle with sesame seeds if using, and let rest 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a baking sheet inside. Slide the loaves onto the hot sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
Cool on a rack, wrapped in a towel to keep the crust soft.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Bake the loaves on a preheated baking sheet or baking stone for a better rise and a crisper bottom. Wrapping the hot loaves in a towel keeps the crust from getting too hard.

Recipe details

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Servings8

CategoryMoroccan Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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