Bazin (Arabic: البازين‎), is an unleavened bread in the cuisine of Libya prepared with barley, water and salt. Bazin is prepared by boiling barley flour in water and then beating it to create a dough using a magraf, which is a unique stick designed for this purpose. The dough may then be placed in a pan and allowed time to harden, after which it is baked or steamed. The salt contributes to the hardness of the bazin. Bazin may have a paste-like and hardened texture. It may also be prepared using whole wheat flour, olive oil and pepper as ingredients.

Bazin is typically served with a tomato sauce, eggs, potatoes and mutton. This preparation method involves shaping the dough into the shape of a pyramid or dome, after which it may be served with a tomato-based soup or meat and potato stew poured atop and/or around it . A raw egg may also be placed in the hot soup.

When consumed, bazin may be "crumpled and eaten with the fingers". The people sit in groups of four per one "porringer" of bazin. It is typically eaten using the right hand. Bazin has been described as a traditional dish and as a national dish of Libya, commonly served in wedding parties.A porringer is a shallow bowel in which bazin is usually served.

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