Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread)

Side Algerian

Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.

Ingredients

Semolina Flour1/2 cup
Semolina Flour2 tablespoons
Sesame Seed3 tablespoons
Sugar1 tablespoon
Yeast1 tsp
Salt3/4 teaspoon
Vegetable Oil1/4 cup
Egg1
Egg1
Milk1 cup
All purpose flour3 Cups
All purpose flour2 tablespoons
Water1 tsp

Instructions

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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.