# Samoon

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Type of bread

Samoon Type Bread Place of origin Iraq Region or state Iraq, Middle East Main ingredients Dough Media: Samoon

**Samoon** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): صمون) is a type of [yeast bread](/source/Yeast_bread) that is consumed mainly in [Iraq](/source/Iraq). It is baked in traditional stone ovens.[1] This bread is one of the most widespread breads in Iraq, along with khubz. It is usually served with a variety of foods such as [hummus](/source/Hummus), [kebab](/source/Kebab), and [shawarma](/source/Shawarma).[2] It is one of the most popular breads used in Iraq and across the Levant and variants can be found in [Syria](/source/Syria) and [Lebanon](/source/Lebanon). It can be also found in other Middle Eastern and European countries.[3] A key differentiator in most samoon is the use of live-culture [yogurt](/source/Yogurt) as a leavener. Otherwise, the process of making it is relatively similar to [pita](/source/Pita), as it made from flour, yeast, water, and sometimes a pinch of salt. After kneading, the dough is left to rest before being shaped into its characteristic diamond form. It is then baked in a high-temperature brick oven, resulting in a crunchy crust and a soft, steaming interior.[4]

## Etymology

The term *samoon* is believed to originate from an Armenian word, which itself is rooted in the Greek term for bread.[5] The modern diamond shape of samoon is thought to have been developed by Iraqi bakers in the early 20th century.

## See also

- *[Khubz al-ʾAbbas](/source/Khubz_al-%CA%BEAbbas)*

- [Iraqi cuisine](/source/Iraqi_cuisine)

- [Culture of Iraq](/source/Culture_of_Iraq)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Samoon (Iraq) Recipe - MrBreakfast.com"](https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=2651). *www.mrbreakfast.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Samoon"](https://worldfood.guide/dish/samoon/). *worldfood.guide*. Retrieved 2025-03-22.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["samoon"](https://cardamomandtea.com/465/samoon/). *Cardamom and Tea*. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Iraqi Cuisine's Crown Jewel: The Diamond Shaped 'Samoon' Bread"](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iraqi-cuisines-crown-jewel-the-diamond-shaped-samoon-bread-3721119). *www.ndtv.com*. Retrieved 2025-03-22.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Nasrallah, Nawal. *Delights from the Garden of Eden: A Cookbook and a History of the Iraqi Cuisine*. Equinox Publishing, 2013. [Google Books.](https://books.google.ca/books/about/Delights_from_the_Garden_of_Eden.html?id=mlorvgEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y)

## External links

- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki5wqSbvYMA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki5wqSbvYMA)

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