Iraq: breads, grains & baking
Community source noteThe traditional Iraqi kleicha cookies are believed to have their roots in Mesopotamian qullupu—date filled pastries baked in a wood-fired oven called tannour.
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From Iraq
These items are associated with Iraq as a whole. See each source for regional details.
AI topic illustration SamoonbreadSamoon, a flat and round bread.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration KleichapastryIraqi cookies associated with date-filled pastry traditions.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration KhubzbreadKhubz Iraqi, an Arabic flatbread that is part of the local diet in many countries of Western Asia.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration LahmacundishLahmacun, a thin pizza topped with minced meat and herbs.
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The traditional Iraqi kleicha cookies are believed to have their roots in Mesopotamian qullupu—date filled pastries baked in a wood-fired oven called tannour.
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