Samoon

Samoon is a traditional yeast bread characterized by its unusual diamond shape. The bread is usually baked in a tandoor oven, and in Iraq, shops that sell samoon often have yellow diamonds painted on the outside to signify what awaits inside. Samoon is often served for breakfast with cream or cheese on the side, although it is also commonly consumed with dips such as hummus or baba ghanoush. The bread can also be used for sandwiches, when it is typically split in half and filled with grilled meat.