Maltout
Traditional Palestinian bread
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Maltout (Arabic: الملتوت) is a traditional Palestinian flatbread flavored with olive oil. Commonly associated with rural Palestinian cuisine, it is especially popular during the olive harvest season and is typically served warm for breakfast alongside za'atar, tea, or yogurt.[1][2][3][4] It is traditionally prepared in a taboon oven.[5]
History
- Widely known across Palestinian regions.
- Considered a symbol of hospitality in rural communities.
- Its preparation is associated with communal farming traditions.[6]