Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Nahl)

Name: Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Nahl)
Prep time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup warm water; ½ cup warm milk; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast; 3 cups all purpose flour; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 Egg (whisked); 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp nigella seeds; 3 tablespoons honey

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Prep Time
1 hr
Baking Time
30 mins
Servings
12
Calories
261 kcal
Course
Bread
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat Nahl)

Isaac Lopez

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Soft and fluffy honeycomb bread (Khaliat Nahl) filled with cream cheese, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with honey for a sweet, irresistible treat. Perfect for iftar, tea time, or as a snack!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup warm water
½ cup warm milk
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
3 cups all purpose flour
8 ounces cream cheese cut into 30 pieces
1 Egg (whisked) for egg wash
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp nigella seeds
3 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix warm water, warm milk, olive oil, and sugar. Add in the active dry yeast, salt, and all-purpose flour and mix to combine.
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms. You can use a stand mixer or knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let it rise in a draft free space such as an off oven for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough, transfer it to a floured surface, and divide it into 30 equal pieces. Flatten each piece slightly, place a piece of cream cheese in the center, and pinch the edges to seal. Roll each into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and cream cheese pieces.
Arrange the dough balls in a greased pan (16-inch round, 9x13, or two smaller pans), leaving a little space between them for rising.
Cover the pan loosely with a kitchen towel and let the buns rise for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C). This second rise helps create light, fluffy honeycomb buns.
Brush the top of the dough with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nigella seeds. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If needed, turn on the broiler for 3-5 minutes for extra color, make sure to keep a close eye.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with honeyed syrup while hot and allow it to seep into the bread. Serve warm.

Notes

Check your yeast. Nothing is worse than dough that doesn’t rise! I always make sure my yeast is fresh before starting. If I’m unsure, I mix it with warm water and a little sugar first to see if it bubbles.
Size doesn't matter: You can make the dough balls as large or small as you prefer.
Avoid sticking: Make sure to oil the pan well (or use parchment paper) so the honeycomb bread slides right out.
Drizzle the honey while warm: Pouring honey over warm bread lets it soak in perfectly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 167mg (7%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	261kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	31g	10%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.002g	0%
Cholesterol	34mg	11%
Sodium	167mg	7%
Potassium	106mg	2%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	290IU	6%
Vitamin C	0.03mg	0%
Calcium	45mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%