Samoon
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| Type | Bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Iraq |
| Region or state | Iraq, Middle East |
| Main ingredients | Dough |
Samoon (
yeast bread that is consumed mainly in Iraq. It is baked in traditional stone ovens.[1] This bread is one of the most widespread breads in Iraq, along with khubz. It is usually served with a variety of foods such as hummus, kebab, and shawarma.[citation needed] It is one of the most popular breads used in Iraq and across the Levant and variants can be found in Syria and Lebanon
. It can be also found in other Middle Eastern and European countries.
[2] A key differentiator in most samoon is the use of live-culture yogurt as a leavener. Otherwise, the process of making it is relatively similar to pita.
References
- ^ "Samoon (Iraq) Recipe - MrBreakfast.com". www.mrbreakfast.com.
- ^ "samoon". Cardamom and Tea. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
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