Bread
•Honey-Glazed Orange Blossom Khobz el Dar
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 people
Level
medium
Rating
(1)
Honey-Glazed Orange Blossom Khobz el Dar
This aromatic twist on the classic Algerian semolina bread incorporates the floral notes of orange blossom water into the dough, creating a soft, brioche-like texture. Finished with a warm honey glaze immediately after baking, it is the perfect sweet companion for morning coffee or afternoon mint tea.
Ingredients
2 cups fine semolina
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg (for the dough)
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1/4 cup honey, warmed
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fine semolina, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- 3
Add the vegetable oil, the whole egg, and orange blossom water to the dry ingredients. Pour in the activated yeast mixture.
- 4
Mix well to combine, then knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer for about 10 minutes until it is soft and slightly sticky.
- 5
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a round baking pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Punch down the dough gently and shape it into a large, round flat loaf (about 1 inch thick). Place it on the prepared pan and let it rest for another 20 minutes.
- 8
Brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle generously with sesame and nigella seeds.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bread is puffed and holds a deep golden-brown color.
- 10
Remove from the oven and immediately brush the warm honey over the hot crust. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
