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    Home » Recipes » Middle Eastern Bread

    Arabic Kuboos Bread

    Published: Nov 13, 2021 · Updated: Oct 31, 2023 by Saif Al Deen Odeh with 9 Comments

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    Kuboos Bread is an Arabic flatbread recipe that is made using whole wheat flour. This type of flatbread or pita bread is healthier since it is high in fiber.

    An Arabic Kuboos bread using whole wheat dough serve in a plate
    Jump to:
    • What makes this bread better?
    • Difference between Arabic Pita Bread, Mexican Tortillas and the Indian Roti
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instruction
    • Variation and Tips
    • What to serve this Pita Bread with?
    • Recipe Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Comments

    When I was living in Kuwait and Jordan, I learn that pita bread is a popular staple food in the Middle East. For thousand of years ago, it has been a traditional food used among locals which makes this an ancient food.

    We like to eat and serve it with hummus, pickled vegetables, scrambled egg, cheeses, and many Arabian dishes. Also, we use this bread to wrap the chicken or kebab when making a sandwich.

    In Arab countries, we called this Arabic flatbread or pita bread "khubz" or "Kuboos" which in English means bread. If you visit any Middle Eastern country, you will notice that the locals in a restaurant prefer to make this pita bread using a traditional clay oven.

    What makes this bread better?

    An Arabic Kuboos bread using whole wheat dough serve in a plate

    Every country has its version of flatbread. But, to me, I prefer my Arabic Kuboos over other flatbreads for 2 reasons.

    • This Arabic Pita Bread is high in fiber since we are using whole wheat flour. Making brown bread is more traditional and taste way better than using white flour.
    • This bread is considered very healthy and nutritious since it is rich in extra virgin olive oil, and no chemicals are added.

    Difference between Arabic Pita Bread, Mexican Tortillas and the Indian Roti

    If you are not familiar with types of flatbread, you will be confused since they all look similar.

    The Arabic Kuboos is a leavened flatbread or pita bread that contains yeast, and it is rich in olive oil. This type of bread is soft and thick which they can use either Whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour.

    The Mexican Tortillas is a thin flatbread usually used as a sandwich for tacos or burritos. They are not leavened since they don't contain yeast.

    Lastly, the Indian Roti flatbread used whole wheat flour, and they are thinner, which are unleavened. Sometimes, they use either butter or vegetable oil in their dough.

    Recipe Ingredients

    The ingredients to make this Arabic Kuboos bread is similar to most flatbread recipes which are easy to make.

    Flour: The Arabic Pita bread can be made either using all-purpose white flour or whole wheat flour. But, traditionally, we are usually using whole wheat flour as our main dough ingredient.

    Olive Oil: I am using Extra Virgin Olive oil since it smells and tastes better. Also, the olive oil makes the dough soft and smooth.

    Other Ingredients: Other common ingredients that you need, which are similar to other flatbread recipes, include yeast, water, salt, and sugar.

    Step by Step Instruction

    To make Arabic Kuboos bread, there are 3 things to do: Making the Dough; Assembling and Rounding the Pita Bread, and Cooking the Kuboos.

    I. Making the Dough

    This part is the same as making any dough. All I did it's just mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. And then you knead it until it turns soft and fluffy.

    Make sure you cover it with a plastic wrapper so that it will increase in size after 1 hour.

    II. Assembling and Rounding the Pita Bread

    In this part, I remove the dough and divided them into 7 to 8 pieces, which I shaped into a ball.

    Next, I use the rolling pin to make it into a round shape with at least 7 inches in width.

    III. Cooking the Kuboos

    In this part, I use an ordinary pan which I heated before I put the round pita bread. You just need to heat it on each side for at least 30 seconds before you notice it will start puffing up. After that, I inverted it and repeat the process.

    Remember, if it doesn't puff up, it is still considered cooked, as long you saw a round spot of the bread.

    Notes: This is just a summary, for full detail of the recipe, you can check it on the recipe card below.

    Variation and Tips

    • Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) enhances the flavor and makes the bread soft. If you don't have EVOO, you can use ordinary olive oil.
    • Instead of water, you can add milk which makes the kuboos tasty. This is similar to my Greek flatbread which they use milk too.
    • When reheating in the microwave, do not set it in a high setting. This will make the pita bread hard and chewy.
    • I use brown sugar since it is healthier, but you can use white sugar if you want to.
    • This is gluten-free friendly since I use whole wheat flour.
    • If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. But, if it is too dry or rubbery, add more water when needed.

    What to serve this Pita Bread with?

    A. You can use this Kuboos bread to eat with other dipping dishes like Hummus, Labneh, or Aubergine Dip (Baba Ganoush)

    B. Using it as a wrapping sandwich for chicken kafta, falafel, beef kofta kebab, or shawarma

    C. Serve and eat together with other side dishes like scrambled egg, olives, galayet bandora, Lebanese moussaka, or shakshuka.

    Recipe Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

    1. What simple Kitchen appliances or equipment you need to make this Arabic Kuboos Bread?

    You will need a wooden or plastic dough roller pin to make a nice thin and round pita bread. Also, you need a pan or skillet to cook the flatbread

    2. Is Pita bread and Arabic flatbread the same?

    Pita bread is a type of yeast-leavened middle eastern bread that is found in most Arab countries. Calling it an Arabic flatbread or "Kuboos" in our language is just another name for Pita Bread.

    3. How do you reheat a Kuboos bread?

    First, you can heat it directly on the fire of the cooking stove, where it will just soften and warm the bread.

    Or, you can use a microwave where you set in medium-setting and heat it between 1-2 minutes maximum or till warm.

    4. How long can it last in the Fridge?

    I highly recommend you store it in the freezer since it will last up to 1 month. If you use the refrigerator, it will only last up to 1-2 weeks.

    📋 Recipe Card

    Arabic Kuboos Bread

    Saif Al Deen Odeh
    This Kuboos bread is an Arabic flatbread made from whole wheat dough, olive oil, salt, sugar and yeast.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Course Bread and Dough-based Recipes
    Cuisine Middle Eastern, Arabic
    Servings 8
    Calories 181 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cup of whole wheat flour
    • 1 cup of water
    • 2 teaspoon of instant yeast
    • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon of salt
    • 4 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Instructions
     

    Making the Dough

    • In a glass, mix the warm water, yeast and brown sugar gently. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, add the whole wheat flour and salt, and then pour the water mixture. Mix gently
    • Add olive oil in the flour-mixture, and start kneading until its soft and fluffy
    • Cover it with the plastic wrapper and set aside for 1 hour to double in size.

    Assembling and Rounding the Flatbread

    • Once the dough grew in size, remove it and transfer into a clean table.
    • Use your hand to roll into a long cylindrical shape, and then divide them into 7-8 pieces using the knife. Shape this each pieces into a ball shape
    • To start shaping the flatbread, sprinkle a drop of flours on the table. On each ball, stroke them gently using a roller pin until it turns into a round flatbread. The wide size should expect to be at least 7 inches.

    Cooking the Kuboos

    • In a cooking pan or iron skillet, set the gas stove in low to low-medium fire
    • Place each round flatbread into the pan. Let it heat for 30 to 45 seconds seconds or less until it started to puff up.
    • Flip it using the spatula and let it heat again for another 30 seconds or until it started to puff up forming a pocket.
    • Cover it with towel to help maintain the warmness of the kuboos.

    Notes

    • If the dough is sticky add 1.4 cup of flour and knead it gently until you are satisfied with the texture of the dough. Add more flour if needed
    • If it is too dry, add 1.4 cup of water and repeat the process. Add more water if needed
    • To make sure it puff up, cover the pan with the lid when cooking so the heat will distribute equally.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 135mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g
    Keyword arabic flatbread, arabic kuboos, khubz, kuboos, kuboos bread, pita bread
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    1. Maria San Juan

      November 18, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Wow! Love this! Will surely try to make it using your recipe. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Lisa

      November 18, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      I love pita bread and this one is a winner!

      Reply
      • Saif

        November 26, 2021 at 9:29 am

        It is the best since this pita bread is whole wheat

        Reply
    3. Jen

      November 18, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      I love trying new bread recipes. Thank you for providing all the helpful tips, I couldn't have made it without them!

      Reply
      • Saif

        November 26, 2021 at 9:29 am

        No problem. Glad you love it

        Reply
    4. Sisley White - Sew White

      November 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      This is much easier than I thought it would be to make. I can't wait to make them again.

      Reply
      • Saif

        November 21, 2021 at 9:29 am

        Thank you

        Reply
    5. Far

      December 07, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      I love brown khubz bread. It is healthier than the white one since it contain whole wheat. In Bahrain, they serve this type of pita bread and it was the best.

      Reply
      • Saif

        December 07, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        Thanks for sharing your experience Far. Pita bread that is made from whole wheat is the best.

        Reply

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