SamoonIraqi Oval Bread

Name: Samoon (Iraqi Oval Bread)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Iraq
Ingredients: 500 g Bread Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 10 g White Sugar; 320 ml Water (warm); 8 g Salt; 20 ml Vegetable Oil; 15 g Sesame Seeds

Samoon is an Iraqi oval bread with a thin crust and soft interior. It is commonly served with stews, grilled foods, and spreads.

Prep

Cook

15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

529kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

Fat

98g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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500g
Bread Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
10g
White Sugar
320ml
Water (warm)
8g
Salt
20ml
Vegetable Oil
15g
Sesame Seeds

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Method

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7 steps

01
Stir the active dry yeast and white sugar into the warm water and let the mixture stand until foamy.
02
Combine the bread flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
03
Cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
04
Divide into equal portions, shape into oval loaves, sprinkle with the sesame seeds, and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
05
Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) during the final rise.
06
Bake at 230°C (450°F) until the loaves are deeply golden and sound hollow when tapped on the base.
07
Cool slightly before serving.

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