Egypt: breads, grains & baking
Community source noteA common traditional bread, kabed (كابد), is prepared by mixing corn flour with water to form dough, which is then baked until crispy at the edges yet remains soft inside.
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A common traditional bread, kabed (كابد), is prepared by mixing corn flour with water to form dough, which is then baked until crispy at the edges yet remains soft inside.
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