Khubz
Khubz Iraqi, an Arabic flatbread that is part of the local diet in many countries of Western Asia.
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A kitchen guide
Choose your version
Start with the Khubz described here. Confirm its dough or batter, filling and cooking method before choosing a recipe; regional versions can differ.
Prepare for the method
Read the full recipe first. Weigh ingredients, check the required equipment and allow for any resting, rising or chilling stages it specifies.
Follow the food, not just the clock
Use the recipe’s texture and doneness cues alongside its timings. Record changes to ingredients or equipment so the next batch is easier to repeat.
History & tradition
Khubz is recorded in Iraq’s food and drink traditions. This reference documents a country association; it does not establish a date of invention or a single birthplace. Regional versions and shared traditions may have different stories.
A more detailed origin history is still being researched.Also from Iraq
Sources & credits
The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.
- Iraqi cuisine — source revision ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09