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| '''Samoon''' ({{lang-ar|صمون}}) is a type of ] that is consumed mainly in ]. It is baked in traditional stone ovens, like ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=2651|title=Samoon (Iraq) Recipe - MrBreakfast.com|website=www.mrbreakfast.com}}</ref> This bread is one of the most widespread breads in Iraq, along with ]. This bread is popular and rather cheap, consumed by all. | '''Samoon''' ({{lang-ar|صمون}}) is a type of ] that is consumed mainly in ]. It is baked in traditional stone ovens, like ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=2651|title=Samoon (Iraq) Recipe - MrBreakfast.com|website=www.mrbreakfast.com}}</ref> This bread is one of the most widespread breads in Iraq, along with ]. This bread is popular and rather cheap, consumed by all. | ||
| '''Origin of the word''' | |||
| In her book "Delights from the Garden of Eden", author ] explains that the name "samoon" comes from the ] word "somoun" whose origin is the Greek word "psomos", a generic term for bread". According to her, the diamond shape would have been "adopted by Iraqi bakers in the early twentieth century". | |||
| '''Traditional bread''' | |||
| It is usually served with a variety of foods such as ], ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=July 2020}} It is one of the most popular breads used in Iraq and across the Levant and variants can be found in ] and ]. It can be also found in other Middle Eastern and European countries. | It is usually served with a variety of foods such as ], ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=July 2020}} It is one of the most popular breads used in Iraq and across the Levant and variants can be found in ] and ]. It can be also found in other Middle Eastern and European countries. | ||
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| Type | Bread |
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| Place of origin | Iraq |
| Region or state | Iraq, Middle East |
| Main ingredients | Dough |
Samoon (Template:Lang-ar) is a type of yeast bread that is consumed mainly in Iraq. It is baked in traditional stone ovens, like pizza. This bread is one of the most widespread breads in Iraq, along with khubz. This bread is popular and rather cheap, consumed by all.
Origin of the word
In her book "Delights from the Garden of Eden", author Nawal Nasrallah explains that the name "samoon" comes from the Turkish word "somoun" whose origin is the Greek word "psomos", a generic term for bread". According to her, the diamond shape would have been "adopted by Iraqi bakers in the early twentieth century".
Traditional bread
It is usually served with a variety of foods such as hummus, kebab, and shawarma. It is one of the most popular breads used in Iraq and across the Levant and variants can be found in Syria and Lebanon. It can be also found in other Middle Eastern and European countries. A key differentiator in most samoon is the use of live-culture yogurt as a leavener. Otherwise, the process of making it is relatively similar to pita.
References
- "Samoon (Iraq) Recipe - MrBreakfast.com". www.mrbreakfast.com.
- "samoon". Cardamom and Tea. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
External links
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