Khubzit Howsh – Libyan Home Flatbread | African Food Recipes Khubzit Howsh – Libyan Home Flatbread Arabic: خبزيت هوش Libyan Arabic: خبز البيت الليبي Everyday Libyan home-baked yeasted flatbread – the edible utensil of Libyan cuisine. Cultural Significance & Context What is Khubzit Howsh? Khubzit Howsh is the daily bread of Libyan homes – a thin, yeasted flatbread that puffs to create a pocket when cooked at high heat. Unlike commercial pita, this home version varies in size, thickness, and character from household to household. Geographic & Cultural Origin Region: Libya, North Africa (Maghreb region) Specific areas: Found nationwide, with variations from Tripolitania (west) to Cyrenaica (east) Cultural gr...