Maghtoota

Maghtoota is a traditional sweet dish from Homs, Syria, made by soaking tandoor or saj bread in a thick layer of ayma (a creamy layer formed from unboiled milk left at room temperature). The soaked bread is then topped with honey and nigella seeds before being cut and served.

This rich, energy-giving dish was once a staple breakfast, especially in winter, but rising milk costs have made it a luxury for many. The dish has migrated to northern Syria with displaced Homs residents.