Go Back
Samoon bread with black seeds

Samoon Bread Recipe (Middle Eastern Soft & Crispy Bread)

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 54 minutes
Servings: 6 Medium loaves
Course: Bread, Sandwich Bread
Cuisine: Iranian, Iraqi, Middle Eastern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 500 g bread flour or white flour
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil

Method
 

  1. Activate Yeast
  2. Mix yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water. Wait 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Prepare Dough
  4. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, remaining water, and oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  5. First Rest (Initial Rise)
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and rest 1 hour until doubled.
  7. Shape Loaves
  8. Punch down excess air. Divide into 6 pieces, roll into ovals, taper the ends slightly for traditional Samoon shape.
  9. Second Rest
  10. Place on parchment-lined tray, cover, and rest 20 minutes.
  11. Bake
  12. Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F). Spray lightly with water for a shiny crust. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack.