Khobz el Dar (Algerian Semolina Bread)

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons semolina flour, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Whisk in the vegetable oil, one egg, and the egg white.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Slowly stir in the warm milk until a liquid dough forms.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until frothy, about 1 hour.

   1 h
5. 5
   Step 5:

   Stir in 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Cover again and allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.

   30 min
7. 7
   Step 7:

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour over the dough and your hands.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Mix the dough, adding flour as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until the loaf doubles in volume.

    1 h
12. 12
    Step 12:

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Beat the egg yolk and water in a bowl with a fork.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Brush the egg-yolk mixture over the entire surface of the loaf.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Bake in the preheated oven until the loaf is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

    20–25 min