Lavash
8 servings20 min prep10 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Lavash
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Lavash is an ancient thin flatbread from the Caucasus and Middle East, particularly associated with Armenian culinary tradition. UNESCO recognized Armenian lavash-making as an element of intangible cultural heritage, reflecting its long history and continued communal baking practices.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1Stir yeast and sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
- 2Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a dough, then knead 6-8 minutes.
- 3Let rest 30 minutes.
- 4Divide into 8 pieces and roll each paper-thin.
- 5Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using, then bake at 475°F for 4-5 minutes per sheet, until crisp and lightly browned.
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