Khobez Jebn
You cannot visit Bahrain without stopping by a local Khabaz (Baker). These little bakeries, which can be located throughout the island inside communities, begin their days at the crack of dawn, baking fresh bread. Khobez jebn is one item on their limited menu that you should not overlook. This simple yet tasty breakfast is made with bread dough, spreadable cheese, and molded into a pocket before being baked in clay ovens. When you're searching for a cheap dinner, this street cuisine is definitely the way to go!
Ingredients
- Makes Two 8 inch Loaves, 4 Cups (480 g) White Flour, 2 Teaspoons (6 g) Salt, 2 Teaspoons (8.5 g) Sugar, 2 Tablespoons, (30 ml) Vegetable Oil, 1 Tablespoon (9 g) Yeast, 1 1/4 (300ml) Cup Warm Water, Additional flour for kneading and cornmeal or semonlina flour and oil for the pan
Instructions
- Add the flour, sugar and salt to a mixing bowl. Make a large well in the center. Place the yeast in the center of the well.
- Add the oil and water to the well and begin combining the ingredients, beginning the the yeast in the center working your way out.
- Once fully combined, turn the dough onto a floured surface and begin kneading. You can add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Knead for approximately 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
- Divide the dough into 2 balls.
- Place the dough on an oiled baking sheet, lightly coated with corn meal or semolina flour. Allow allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
- Flatten the dough with the palm of your hand until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cover with a towel and allow it rise for approximately an hour, until the dough springs back when lightly pressed. It will need less time in warmer temperatures.
