Egyptian Balady Bread/ National bread of Egypt

[@stephstevens2]

I'm a Greek Cypriot Londoner but lived in 6th October city in Egypt for 4 years and just moved back to the UK. I loved baladi bread. Thanks for sharing your recipe

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Hope you enjoy it when you make it and it would bring back good memories 🥰

[@sheremeneses4478]

I’ve been looking and looking for a legit baladí bread recipe, I have been watching your videos since you started many years ago when I was still single. I am Japanese🇯🇵 Bolivian 🇧🇴 and for some reason I took an interest to Egyptian cuisine. Forward years to now and I’m married to an Egyptian 🇪🇬 Alhamdullilah and so happy 🥰 I had the pleasure to visit beautiful Egypt 🇪🇬 and finally tasted the famous baladi and it was amazing. I miss it so much and I’m sure my husband does too. I remember I saw that you made it before I was married so I am back after looking for a while again and found you’re video again, I’ll for sure be trying it ❤️ shukran again habibti ❤️ May Allah bless you always 🤲🏻❤️

[@yourdietadvice3569]

I am passionated about egyptian cooking. I'm portuguese living in Egypt (very recently moved here) and I'm also sharing on my channel some egypcian recipes in portuguese. I loved your recipe of egypcian bread. Will definetly tried it.

[@lydiagaras9472]

I have been trying to make baladi bread for 2 years now. I tried your recipe and it was amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I'm so glad it worked out for you 😍😍😍 👏👏

[@c_farther5208]

I just love the Egyptian cuisine, so full of flavor and texture. Good video. Well done.

[@gnutzguy]

When I was on vacation there, I was addicted to two things, this bread and beer.... soooo good.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

😂😂 good combo Carbs and beer 😁

[@tariqsoomro3295]

I tried this recipe and bread came out exactly same. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I'm so glad it was a success ☺️ enjoy it 🥰

[@sk5940]

I can only imagine how good this will taste....

[@adelelashmawy2156]

You are so so so accurate !!! Not alot of people heard of Bran before. You are a true cook !!! God bless you and thanks for your videos.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

🥰🥰🙏 thank you ☺️

[@mkassis713]

My family is Egyptian.When I visited my aunt and uncle in Alexandria,they used to get the bread warm,some guy delivered it fresh to their home,right before mealtime.I remember how good it tasted just by itself,with butter,cheese or homemade jam!!!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I know 😭😭 i miss this so much. I've a recipe for the bread in the channel and i do bake it from time to time when i crave it but still nothing tops the one we get from Egypt

[@mkassis713]

@@MiriamzKitchen Absolutely,the one made in Egypt has something special,I hope we can figure out what it is !!!

[@liiishh5393]

This bread was so tasty. We had awesome meals in Egypt

[@menyamyaitambu6699]

yaaaaasalam 3aleki wa 3alal reghif aw el 3esh el baladi we were brought up on this bred in Egypt with foul and 3asal wa ta7eena good on you I will try o make it

[@ismaelibrahem1015]

Excellent job and best Bread. Thanks

[@djellyice1]

Hey Miriam ! Thanks a bunch . I was dying to know how to make 3esh balady !

[@catherineemil7582]

Wow!! I like the fact that you mention something about Egypt too not just the recipe :)

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+Catherine Emil thank you Catherine, sharing these recipes is my way to kind of expose another side of Egypt. Not everybody knows about it and this is my humble way of showing people. I'm so glad you liked it 😊

[@ceeceehalim6381]

I've just found your channel! Love it

[@MiriamzKitchen]

😍😍

[@Pacifica1]

I love Egyptian cuisine. Shukran for aesh balady recipe

[@Charmie12309]

I am not sure you still monitor your site, but I just want to thank you. This the best Bread I had for years.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

🥰🥰😍 So happy to hear that you enjoy the recipe 🙏🙏

[@hasanzaidy6240]

Nice bread & nice video.

[@MElaughs]

I saw a video from a popular food channel that visited Cairo. I wanted to make these, possibly turn some into hawawshi. Thank you for sharing your recipes and celebrating your culture - stay proud and keep cooking ☮️

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Hope you try it out, i also have a hawawshi recipe on the channel as well 😊

[@naseerahvj]

Ayah balady translates to life home land. Also Ayah is special because of the higher water and gluten content that give you that special texture inside

[@kaixizheng606]

i miss the bread and i'm glad i can make it away from home... ta7ya masr

[@sades7591]

P pop pool

[@mafiaqueen8192]

Love this recipe I tried it today 😚

[@MiriamzKitchen]

So happy you enjoyed it 😍😍😍

[@minouchka5655]

it is always a pleasure to see you :-) great recipe I hope to make it soon as a gift for my egyptian friends

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+minouchka 😊😊 they will love you for this gift. Balady bread is something very precious and rare outside Egypt 😁

[@Hisho]

The best 👍🏼 I have tried your recipe and it’s exactly like home 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MiriamzKitchen]

So glad you liked it 🥰

[@honestabe6841]

Very good video 👍

[@matthanna2053]

Thank you for this video, it was my starting point to master it at home. One thing I accidentally found to be efficient is add 200 grams of greek yogurt to 4:3 wholewheat to white flour ratio, and found that the bread comes out elastic a little, it does not rip when filled with stuff, and blows up so evenly and beautifully on the stove.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it next time 😁

[@michaelferguson7880]

thank you for this! gonna make it this week. Just FYI you didn't mention the bran in the recipe list in the comments under the video

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Thank you for pointing it out 🥰🙏

[@farahmohammed51]

Please tell me were do we use the semolina to add with flower please I'm confused as you not going step by step with your receipe

[@hassanmahmoud2338]

You are good Miriam

[@lalita_soren]

Can you teach me how you prepare yeast at home ?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

The actual yeast itself is a bit complicated but will share the way in a video soon.

[@ESO529]

Beautiful!! I'll definitely give it a try. But ... I thought you say "Bil hana wa shefa" in Egypt for bon appetit 😅💞?!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

We say both. To be completely honest, when i started saying this at the end of my videos the same time i started to watching a ton of Lebanese and Syrian soap operas. i guess subconsciously it came out naturally since they say more "se7a wa afia" rather than bel hana wa el shefa 🙈🙈😂😂😂 Mixing cultures but that's ok 🤣 But some Egyptians say it as well

[@ESO529]

@@MiriamzKitchen I was just wondering as I live in your country and never heard it. But my Arabic is not the greatest ... it's just very difficult and the stuff I learn ... can't really be used in public I'm told 🤣. Joking aside - I made your "Aish Balady" and it was a success 👌. I just have to make it a bit thinner next time. Now I'll have to alternate between making Swiss bread and Aish Balady - but that's very much OK with me. It's really delicious - together with gebna beda and gargier 😅!! You stay safe and thanks for the nice videos, Eleonora 🤩!!

[@Unknowncvahwu2211]

Do the local shops use pearl millet flour to make this ?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

No, they use regular all purpos flour. But some bakeries use the unbleached flour, and some mix with whole grain.

[@lastpokemon]

Super and easty... but what degree should the oven be?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

U will only use the boiler and usually it's just one setting😉

[@chefsoni7524]

can you show us the foul mudammes recipe please. There is lots on KZbin but want to see yours. thanks

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I have a recipe on my channel for foul 🙂

[@yortsemloh1156]

Sorry if this has been asked already, but approximately what temperature should the oven be set at?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

You only turn on the broiler not the oven itself so no specific temperature 😊

[@beckyminnig8844]

When you put the bread in tge oven do you leave the door open to watch it ?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Yes

[@beckyminnig8844]

Chockran ya Miriam you've really helped me. I love aish baladi . I would beg friends to bring it from Masr for me ...lol

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Now you can make it any time 😍😍😁😁

[@naseerahvj]

Please show inside of bread

[@themrseed2070]

Can u make it wih the bread flour?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Yes u can

[@themrseed2070]

@@MiriamzKitchen oh,sorry i meant can u make it without the bread flour

[@MiriamzKitchen]

U can too, add 1 tbsp of vinegar and 1 tbsp of baking powder along with it though

[@themrseed2070]

@@MiriamzKitchen thank you

[@teresaalbarasi1274]

Thank you for sharing this recipe, I have a question, where can I buy the bran? I am in California. Thank you!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I find it in smart and final in the bulk area. Or Amazon

[@wholelifeelements9986]

This looks great. How many breads does this make ?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

14- 16

[@carolinematta5764]

Yes, the Egyptian bread is really good and also healthy.

[@3bdo880]

As an egyptian no its not healthy u shouldn't eat it alot unless u are a slave building giant structures

[@ghadatarek5533]

@@3bdo880 wtf, man Our bread is the best, just go away!

[@3bdo880]

@@ghadatarek5533 i was talking about health wise taste wise i love fresh bread with feta cheese heated up on the stove

[@andreeadobrin6275]

Hi miriam can you make some meaksi with cabbage and rice pls

[@natbul2041]

Hello Great video ! But I have a question : What kind of bran ? It looks like oat bran ...But I guess it is not ...

[@sanjayrao8090]

Looks good, may be tasty also🌜🌜🌜👌

[@carolineshaheed6005]

How long did you leave it in the oven?

[@colin458]

SUUUPER cool rolling pin! Also, what kind of yeast is that?

[@j.r.a5387]

Actually,...Egypt is the only Arab country that call's bread "Aish" meaning "life" or "survival". The other's call it "Khoubs".There is another type of Egyptian that uses an agent to make the bread rise which is the ancient Egyptian bread. Its thicker and has a crunchy outside..:)….just so you all know...I'm Ghazawi/Sinawi

[@k.r.99]

Very interesting facts. Thank you

[@mostafaelfgal4888]

Egypt is not an Arab land

[@dr.apollo4226]

Mostafa Elfgal It’s not Arab, but our government embraces the Arab identity. Egypt is officially called the Arab Republic of Egypt.

[@j.r.a5387]

@@mostafaelfgal4888 GET BACK TO PLANET EARTH,..ya wisekh hyawan….ita sahyouni tubash wisekh

[@j.r.a5387]

@@dr.apollo4226 That guy is a stupid bastard...Even in Ethiopia there are MILLIONS that consider themselves Arab....Ana Sinawi men Al Arish

[@sandrahollanders831]

hi can you tell me how much gr. is one pack yeast? over here one is 7 gr.

[@mariaatia6121]

could you tell me the name of the thing you use to spread the dough, the grey with wooden handle ? thanks

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Rolling pin 😁

[@crystalchia5898]

good in detail.

[@santoshbiradar9517]

I tried the recipie its wonderfull

[@dr.apollo4226]

As an Egyptian, I prefer pita bread over the country bread, but I do enjoy it with ful mudammas (fava bean dish).

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Foul and balady bread are twins indeed 😁

[@fgangat5080]

Hi sister I want to make this bread... In yr video u say one and half pack of yeast but in description it says 1 tablespoon. Plse clarify which is correct.... How many spoons of yeast. Thanks❤

[@MiriamzKitchen]

1 tablespoon is equivalent to one and half packets of yeast. Go with the tablespoon measurement because the packets can vary in size.

[@GomaaFilms]

What temperature should the oven be at?

[@joan2066]

What to do if still sticky?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Add more flour

[@joan2066]

@@MiriamzKitchen thank you. If no bran yet can I use flour? We can't find bran as of now

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Your best bet is to use whole grain flour. It won't be 100% the same but it's would be your best option if u can't het your hands on bran

[@IUSB28]

what is the difference between bread flour and wheat four. I am from India Madam. kindly explain at your convenient time. Namaste.(greetings)

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Wheat flour has weat in it, bread flour is white flour with higher protein content. If u don't have bread flour u can use white flour instead it just comes out better with the bread flour

[@melisarosenkilde3360]

Hey Miriam😍i am going to make The bread, is it possible for you to tell it in milliliter? And how much yeast I am going to use if I am using fresh yeast the (cubes)

[@melisarosenkilde3360]

How much is 1 cup in milliliter?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I've never used ml to make this recipe. But according to Google 1 cup = 236 ml

[@MiriamzKitchen]

And for the yeast use 2 cube about the size of bullion cubes

[@PRAYAGRAJVIDEO]

Awesome vid

[@clip012]

How many breads can u make with this recipe? 4 cups of flour is a lot to me

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+clip012 u can cut the recipe in half. I make around 12 loafs with this bread and store them in ziplock in thr freezer then microwave when i need it

[@fynaakurvinen8028]

What kind of bran do you use? Is it available outside Egypt?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

It's wheat bran. It should be available everywhere. I get it here in the US

[@yasmina6853]

Thanks for the recipe Miriam! Any idea why from the same batch of dough some of the pieces rise well in the oven and others don't?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

It depends on tge way you roll it. Probably the ones that didn't rise are rolled too thick or too thin. Also if u leave it too long on the pan on the stove then the top and the bottom will stick together and it will be hard for it to rise under the broiler

[@TheNachoFunk]

Awesome video, its great to finally see a good Egyptian recipe vid on KZbin! I'm having a small issue though, ive tried doing this twice and my dough is not rising for some reason :( i generally suck at baking so any help here would be great...Thanks!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Make sure that the yeast you are using is still good. Always proof the yeast before using it to make sure it is good. 3 things can prevent the dough from rising. 1- bad yeast 2- water too hot it kills the yeast 3- water too cold it doesn't activate it.

[@TheNachoFunk]

@@MiriamzKitchen Thanks a lot for the quick reply! Well i just got a new pack of yeast, supposedly a better brand as well. I think it was over all better than my first trial. How long does it usually take for yeast to proof? Or how do you know when its done?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Before u start put a tbsp of the yeast with warm water and tsp sugar mix and wait for it to bubble up. It usually takes 5-10 min for the yeast to be fragrant and poof up. Good luck. Let me know how it goes 😊

[@kida78]

Hi @Miriam, thanks for your channel. You've helped me get actual pockets! Question for you: I'm noticing the bread divides pretty unevenly. One side is very fluffy, while the other side of the pocket is paper thin (yet together). Wondering how to get a more even sides of the pockets. Also why no flipping?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

You are welcome 😊 I think it might have to do with how you roll the bread. Maybe it's thinner on one side more than the other. Try to use a guide while rolling and leave it a bit longer to proof after rolling

[@kida78]

@@MiriamzKitchen thank you!!! Ok that makes sense will try that. Also I’m curious how come no flipping? Cooking on the same side on stove and oven? Why no flip? Kul sana wanti tayebba wa 3eed mubarak to you and your family

[@MiriamzKitchen]

No flipping because I'm trying to replicate how they actually make it fe el forn el balady. They use an oven that have heat all over which helps the bread to rise evenly. You can make the whole thing on the stove and flip it but then the chance of it puffing decrease. And the color the bread gets from the direct flame of the broiler replicates the real deal which makes it 100 times better 😁😁

[@nimalchandrasiri6158]

Madam nice vidio . What you put no the serpase

[@nimalchandrasiri6158]

What is you put crash item breadcrumbs or other.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

It is wheat bran. U can find it in grocery stores.

[@angelaeva9365]

Your recipes look great. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm now going to have some Egyptian cooking skills... lol! Thank you!

[@shaymaaziz3287]

Thank you for the video! Can u please tell me which degree shall the broiler be on (in F) I made a failed attempt. It didn't rise. And I think it was the temperature!!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

The broiler doesn't have a temp. It's usually either high ir low. Set the flame to be on the highest level

[@shaymaaziz3287]

@@MiriamzKitchen mine does and it's electric

[@MiriamzKitchen]

So keep it on the highest temperature you have

[@shaymaaziz3287]

@@MiriamzKitchen I did and it worked!!! Thanks so much!!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Yayyy 👏👏👏

[@yabbero8359]

Thank you for the recipe

[@AliceWonders22]

Great video! Thank you ♥️

[@MiriamzKitchen]

🥰🥰

[@shabbyshab7800]

I tried the bread and it was amazing!! Almost like the one I eat when I am back in Egypt. Thanks so much!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Yayy I'm glad you liked it. Please share pictures with us 😁😁

[@rebgiful1]

Thank God! I married an Egyptian man and he is convinced he cooks better than i do! Imma prove him wrong haha

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+rebgiful1 😂😂😂 u cracked me up. Just so u don't feel alone all Egyptian men are like that

[@rebgiful1]

Hahahaha!! I believe you bc my father-in-law is the same way. I should just agree with him so that he ends up cooking more often hehe

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+rebgiful1 yep, always agree with Egyptian men even when u know they are wrong it worked for generations 😂😂

[@Commonpeople1985]

I like this bread 😘

[@aichanorway]

will u make a video on koshary,hawawshy,and bamiya? 😄

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+aichanorway koshary and hawawshy very soon bamia maybe next month 😉

[@aichanorway]

yeey cant wait 😄

[@aichanorway]

hi. i live in norway,and we dont have bread flour. my husband is egyptian,and say that in egypt they dont use bread flour,he dont even know what it is. what can i use instead?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+aichanorway bread flour is regular flour but have a higher level of gluten in it you can use regular white flour instead and if you have gluten separately you can add a tablespoon if you don't have access you can use just the regular white flour but kneed it for longer time to develop the gluten in the white flour 😊

[@aichanorway]

thanks alot 😄

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+aichanorway your welcome and I would love to see a picture and let me know how it turns out when you make it

[@xx_yolojkkk89]

I need someone to answer this right now: is this the same bread they made in ancient Egypt? It’s for a small project I’m doing and need this answered quickly

[@MiriamzKitchen]

It's different than the ancient one. This is a more modern (hundreds of years old) version. The ancient Egyptian bread is more similar to the sourdough bread

[@xx_yolojkkk89]

Miriam's Kitchen oh ok ty for letting me knows

[@chantik]

in Egypt I've noticed that rather than bran, it looks like some of the semolina they also use on pizzas, is this right?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

+chantik not really, semolina is used in egypt to make basbousa. But the balady bread is always made by bran that looks just like this 😉

[@iriseiselt934]

🥰🥰🥰 Kind Lady Iam German We don’t have Cups We have grams 🙏🙏🙏🙏 God Bless You 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@farahmohammed51]

Go step by step we don't understand nothing how it's made an Egyptian boy married in my family how do we make Egyptian food basis noodles as well and chicken curry

[@estevanibeshay254]

hi! do i need to use whole wheat flour? or can i just use 4 cups of bread flour? :)

[@MiriamzKitchen]

You can use all bread flour if you want.

[@estevanibeshay254]

Miriam's Kitchen okay thank you!

[@nataliellorente6619]

Thanks for sharing! It’s a great recipe. Only one question? I let the dough rise twice. But when I hear it in the pan, no bubbles form?? Any idea what I might be doing wrong? Thanks!

[@MiriamzKitchen]

It might be to thin. Or not enough yeast🤔

[@nataliellorente6619]

Okay, thank you. I will try more yeast.

[@uraniatsagkataki5712]

@@MiriamzKitchen lukewarm water for yeast (i think) not warm otherwise the yeast will be destroyed.

[@gardeniagorgeous4232]

Perfection!

[@TheGatesofDelirium]

You baked half time on the pan and finished it in the oven or I choose where to bake?

[@MiriamzKitchen]

the best way to make it is put it on the pan until you see the bubbles then move to the oven under the broiler. this will give you the best results exactly like the authentic bread we have in Egypt. but you can if you want to finish the baking on the stove top. once you see the bubbles turn it on the other side it will puff up then turn it one more time leave for 10 seconds and it will be done. the taste will not change weather you make it on the stove top or the oven. only the look of the bread itself :D

[@TheGatesofDelirium]

Shukran for the prompt answer, Miriam. I'll definitely make it. Cheers from Brazil.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

please let me know how it turn out, i would love to see a picture too :)

[@nadanasr1205]

Mine didn't bubble up :(

[@MiriamzKitchen]

This means it was too thick or the temperature was not hot enough

[@mysfibrahim]

I just left Egypt for 2 months but I already miss this Isy. Thank you for the video❤️

[@samelgore7575]

Miriam, can you show us how to make lemon orzo soup? it was one of my favorites specially in the winter months.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

I'll add it to the list for sure 😁

[@mythix7683]

pp

[@samelgore7575]

@@MiriamzKitchen Any chance you can get it done during the winter months and the lockdowns!! It will be greatly appreciated.

[@ashyousef5988]

Amazing . Thanks for healthy bread recipe

[@J.J.Philip]

My bread did fluff fully like this..only patches of bubbles😭😭😭

[@EngPheniks]

somewhat same as Indian parathas. I don't know the consistency though. plus the host looks like Indian actress Shweta Tiwari.

[@MyMorsh]

wow I actually did not paid attention to the bread at all. because her beauty got all my attention. she is truly pretty

[@baccaraty]

Hello, Happy Easter, there is NO problem with video, but some problem with the audio and you can re-edit it again with clean audio because some words were unclear, good luck with your channel, I will give a try.

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Thank you for your feedback. I got a new mic now for voice over and the newer videos are better audio quality. I'll try my best to keep improving 🥰🥰 thank u

[@mashailalanezy]

Thank you .. I will try this recipe and I will inform you about the result 🌹

[@omarhigazy2080]

one word...Amaaaaaazing really i can't believe you'r an Egyptian and have foreign alike style like this but you also didn't forget about our Egyptian style, now i know the recipe so you going to kill me, are u ? ... just kidding 😅 ...Keep Going Mariam Good Job Girl 😃 😃

[@amaliskander3249]

I will do it now thanks for recipes

[@انسالماس]

One loaf of a bread is $1 in Egypt now

[@janosik150]

The question I have is that a real Arabic brad or Egyptian Bread made by Arab people in Egypt...

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Yes, this is actually the national bread of Egypt and it's subsidizing by the government

[@janosik150]

@@MiriamzKitchen Okay, thank you! Great video!

[@J.J.Philip]

Why is there is so much checking in Egypt...so so much monitoring...people were decent...but not on main Street ones, but that's understandable since they were the say greedy ones everywhere it's like that in the world... But monitoring, checking... If this increases, it will be like what heard of North Korea

[@itsnorel7910]

I tried to eat molokhia without this...It didn't taste the same

[@MiriamzKitchen]

Yep i agree 🙈 They have to go together 😁

[@Angie-oh6fp]

Great recipe

[@miss_banzai]

Being in a Mexican culture, this reminds me of tortillas 😍😍

[@maryporcaro9791]

Balady,Balady ,aweey!!😍 And fresher,cleaner than buying it here out on the poluted streets.😂😂😉