Shrak
A Bedouin bread shared across Jordan and neighboring regions.
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A kitchen guide
Choose your version
Start with the Shrak described here. Confirm its dough or batter, filling and cooking method before choosing a recipe; regional versions can differ.
Prepare for the method
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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
Shrak belongs to Bedouin bread traditions shared by Jordan and neighboring parts of the region.
Also from Jordan
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.
- Jordanian cuisine — source revision ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09