Moroccan · bread
Khobz (Moroccan Round Bread)
Khobz (Moroccan Round Bread) reads sweetness 6.1, nutty 4.0 and richness 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan bread, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.1 · Nutty 4.0 · Richness 3.6 · Salinity 3.6 · Earthy 1.3 · Umami 1.2
What's in it (8)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, optional for topping
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 286.9 kcal, 8.3 g protein, 5.5 g fat, 51 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Mix flours, yeast, sugar, and salt, then work in oil and enough warm water to form a smooth, elastic dough.
- Let the dough rise covered until doubled, then shape into round loaves and let them proof again.
- Score the tops and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake in a hot oven until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.