Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread)
Khobz el Dar
Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested. Native name preserved: Khobz el Dar.
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- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 25 min
- Total
- 3 hr 15 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread) is listed as side from Algeria. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour118 ml
- Wheat flour30 ml
- Sesame seeds44 ml
- Sugar15 ml
- Yeast4.9 ml
- Salt3.7 ml
- Neutral oil59 ml
- Egg1
- Egg1
- Milk237 ml
- Wheat flour710 ml
- Wheat flour30 ml
- Water4.9 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons semolina, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk in oil, egg, and egg white. Stir in warm milk slowly until a liquid dough forms.
Step 2
Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until frothy, about 1 hour.
60 minStep 3
Stir in 2 3/4 cups flour with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Cover again and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
30 minStep 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Step 5
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over the dough and your hands. Mix dough, adding flour as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Shape into a round loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place until loaf doubles in volume.
60 minStep 6
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 7
Beat egg yolk and water in a bowl with a fork; brush over the entire surface of the loaf. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until loaf is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
25 min
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Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread) take?
3 hr 15 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr 25 min cook, 1 hr 30 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Sesame, Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¾ tsp.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.