Khameer
Also: Khamir bread · الخمير
A puffed, fermented bread scented with cardamom and saffron, glazed with egg and sesame.
Story & History
Khameer is among the oldest Emirati breads, named for the fermentation that gives it lightness and a faint sweetness. Once baked over embers or in a tannour, today it is often filled with cheese or eaten with honey and date molasses, at breakfast or with tea.
Occasions
- Breakfast
- Afternoon tea hospitality
Core Ingredients
- Flour
- Yeast
- Cardamom and saffron
- Milk or milk powder
- Egg wash and sesame
Traditional Method Outline
- Knead the dough and let it double
- Shape rounds; glaze with egg and scatter sesame
- Bake until puffed and golden
Serving
Warm, with cheese, honey or date molasses, and karak tea.
Allergens
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Dairy
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Documentation
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