Bakhmri (Hijazi Fried Bread)
A Hijazi cardamom dough fried until puffed and golden, a Makkah breakfast with honey, cheese and tea.
- ⏱Time1 hr 40 min
- 📊DifficultyMedium
- 👥Serves6 people
- 🔥Per serving330 kcal
Ingredients for 6 people
- Flour3 cups
- Milk1 cup, warm
- Eggs1
- Sugar3 tbsp
- Yeast1 tbsp
- Cardamom1/2 tsp, ground
- Salt1 pinch
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp for the dough + for frying
Optional extras
- Honeyfor serving
- Cheesefor serving
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 330
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Fat
- 13 g
Approximate values; they vary with the exact ingredients you use.
Method
Mix the warm milk with the yeast and sugar and leave for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the egg, cardamom, salt and 2 tbsp oil, then the flour gradually, and knead into a soft dough.
Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
Roll the dough 1 cm thick, cut into squares or rounds, and let them rest for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the pieces until puffed and golden on both sides (about 2 minutes).
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with honey, cheese and tea.
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