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Barbari Bread (Easy Persian Flatbread)

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 250
This easy Barbari bread is a delightful Persian flatbread, perfect for breakfast or as a side with your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 500 g all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoon sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups lukewarm water
  • 0.5 cup water

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon nigella seeds or black sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water while stirring.
  • Add olive oil and knead the dough for 5-8 minutes until elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
  • Shape dough into two oval loaves and let rise for another hour.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Prepare glaze and brush over shaped dough.
  • Stretch dough on parchment, make indentations, sprinkle seeds, and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve warm with your favorite toppings for a delicious treat!
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Persian
Keyword: Flatbread