Syria · Levant
Khubz
Also known as خبز, Khoubz
The everyday round loaf of the Levantine table, thicker and less hollow than pita, torn by hand to scoop rather than split into a pocket.
Method
Stone Deck Oven
Hydration
63%
water to flour
Glycemic index
66
Medium GI
Energy
270 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 3
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 5
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 270 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Lightly domed crust
- Soft close crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.