Iraq ยท Western Asia
Samoon
Also known as ุงูุตู ูู, Samoun
Iraq's everyday diamond- or torpedo-shaped loaf, scored down the middle so it splits into two crusty halves perfect for scooping stews.
Method
Deck Oven
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
73
High GI
Energy
300 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 6
- chewiness
- 6
- aroma
- 5
- moistness
- 4
Scale 0โ10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 300 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 470 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Diamond-shaped crust
- Chewy dense crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
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