Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread
Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread features a thin, gently crisp exterior with a tender, airy crumb and a hint of buttery richness. A light flour paste gives sheen while sesame seeds add toasty aroma and subtle crunch. Serve warm alongside stews, grilled meats, or for scooping mezze at dinner or gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the flour, powdered milk, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add the butter and work it in with your hands until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 2
Gradually add the water to the flour mixture, mixing well with your hands after each addition. When the dough comes together, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Lightly oil a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat with oil. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Gently punch down the dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Cover with a light cloth and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes. The dough may expand, but it is fine if it does not.
- 5
Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and press it with the palm of your hand. Bring two opposite sides of the dough together and pinch. Repeat with the remaining opposite sides. Pull and press the dough to make a flat, elongated, diamond-like shape. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover with a cloth and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 7
Mix the water, flour, and sugar for the paste in a small bowl. Brush it over the flatbreads and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 8
Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven in batches until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 287.79 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 7.43 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 54.12 g 20%
- Total Fat 3.31 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 27.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.59 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.42 g --
- Added Sugars 2.06 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 7.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.28 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 15.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 25.64 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Samoon Iraqi Diamond Shaped Flatbread is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Powdered Milk, Rapid Rise Yeast, and Salt. Each serving provides about 287.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Powdered Milk, Rapid-Rise Yeast, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread healthy?
- Samoon – Iraqi Diamond-Shaped Flatbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 287.79 calories and 7.43 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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