YEMENI HONEYCOMB BREAD
A beautiful pull-apart bread with a honeycomb pattern, topped with sesame seeds and served with honey.
This Yemeni Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Nahal) is a showstopper with its beautiful honeycomb pattern. The soft, fluffy texture and the sweet honey drizzle make it perfect for breakfast or as a side with savory dishes. The bread's unique shape not only makes it beautiful but also creates the perfect pull-apart texture.
Ingredients
- 4 cupsall-purpose flour
- 2.25 tspactive dry yeast(1 packet)
- 1 cupwarm milk(around 110°F)
- 0.25 cupwarm water(around 110°F)
- 0.25 cupgranulated sugar
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 largeegg(room temperature)
- 0.25 cupunsalted butter(melted)
- 2 tbspolive oil(for brushing)
- 1 tbspsesame seeds(for topping)
- 0.25 cuphoney(for drizzling)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine warm water, a pinch of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Tip: If the yeast doesn't foam, it may be dead. Start over with fresh yeast.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together warm milk, egg, and melted butter.
- 4
Pour the yeast mixture and milk mixture into the well in the flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- 5
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 6
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- 7
Punch down the dough and divide it into 20-24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- 8
Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9-inch round cake pan, spacing them slightly apart to create the honeycomb pattern.
- 9
Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 10
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 11
Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 12
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
- 13
While still warm, drizzle honey over the top of the bread.
- 14
Serve warm as a delicious pull-apart bread.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220
Protein
6g
Carbs
35g
Fat
7g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
8g
Serving Size
1/6 of the bread
Chef's Tips
- For a savory version, skip the honey and add herbs like za'atar or dried thyme to the dough.
- You can add a flavored butter between the dough balls for extra flavor – try garlic butter or herb butter.
- The bread is best served warm but can be reheated in a low oven wrapped in foil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
Published on April 16, 2023
By Mona