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Lavash| Lavas
Lavash or Lavas the Middle East unleaved flatbread that can be eaten fresh as a sandwich wrap but the drier version can be used as a cracker, a breadstick a low calorie snack.
Lavash| Lavas
Lavas or Lavash is very common all around the South Caucasus, Western and the Caspian Sea, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. In Jammu and Kashmir, It is called Lavaas and is made in a round in shape.
Lavash when hot is soft, a thin unleavened flatbread traditionally made in a tandoor. Lavash becomes very hard and brittle when cold.
Lavash when soft is used to make sandwiches. However, when it dries out (happens pretty fast) Lavash becomes brittle and hard. The dry bread is stored for almost a year. The bread is sprinkled with water when needed.
This is my share for #BM 93 as 1 Alphabet 3 Countries! My chosen alphabet is I and this represents Iran!
Recipe Source: Genius Kitchen
Lavash| Lavas
Lavash or Lavas
- Serves: 8 breads
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 8 minutes
- Passive time: 90 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups maida/APF
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 -1⁄4 teaspoon yeast (I use instant)
- 1- 1⁄4 cups warm water
- 1⁄4 cup curds/ yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil ( you do not need all this)
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Method:
- In a large mixing bowl add the maida and the wheat flour, sugar and yeast. Mix well.
- Make a well in the centre and add salt and yoghurt.
- Combine adding enough water a little at a time to make a stiff dough.
- Turn out on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Shape into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl.
- Turn the ball to grease both the top and the bottom of the dough. Cover with a cling film and let the dough double in size.
- Punch down and let the dough rise again until doubled.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C/400F. Grease your baking tray.
- Make 8 balls of the dough, cover with the cling film the 7 work with the 8th ball.
- Press the ball lightly then roll out on a lightly floured surface to very thin circle.
- Brush the surface with olive oil and then sprinkle with the sesame seed.
- Transfer to the baking tray. I cut them up in strips you can leave them as it is.
- Bake for about 6-8 minutes or until bread appears dry, lightly browned and blistered!
- Repeat till you finish all the balls
Notes:
- For Vegan avoid the curds, use water instead to knead the flour.
- I found that the seeds did not stick well. So, I used my rolling pin on the dough after I sprinkled the seeds.
Lavash| Lavas
Lavash| Lavas
Lavash or Lavas the Middle East unleaved flatbread that can be eaten fresh as a sandwich wrap but the drier version can be used as a cracker, a breadstick a low calory snack.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups maida/ APF
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 -¼ teaspoon yeast I use instant
- 1- ¼ cups warm water
- ¼ cup curds/yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup olive oil you do not need all this
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the maida and the wheat flour, sugar and yeast. Mix well.
- Make a well in the center and add salt and yogurt.
- Combine adding enough water a little at a time to make stiff dough.
- Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Shape into ball and transfer to a greased bowl.
- Turn the ball to grease both the top and the bottom of the dough. Cover with a cling film and let the dough double in size.
- Punch down and let the dough rise again until doubled.
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 200°C/400F. Grease your baking tray.
- Make 8 balls of the dough, cover with the cling film the 7 work with the 8th ball.
- Press the ball lightly then roll out on lightly floured surface to very thin circle.
- Brush the surface with olive oil and then sprinkle with the sesame seed.
- Transfer to the baking tray. I cut them up in strips you can leave them as it is.
- Bake for about 6-8 minutes or until bread appears dry, lightly browned and blistered!
Notes
- For Vegan avoid the curds, use water instead to knead the flour.
- I found that the seeds did not stick well. So, I used my rolling pin on the dough after I sprinkled the seeds.
Nalini says
Lavash looks nice and crispy,perfect with a bowl of dip..
Srivalli says
I have been wanting to bake lavash bread for a while now, yours has turned out great..
harini says
I am sure these make a great tea time snack. They look very appealing as well.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
The crispy bread sounds good to have with soups! Very interesting recipe...
Pavani says
Lavash has been on my to-make list for a very long time. They look so crispy and addictive -- great to serve with some hummus or other dip.
Sharmila says
This Cracker is so deliciously done and its tempting me to try these right away.
Suma Gandlur says
Very interesting one. Surprised to hear that it is used as a sandwich bread considering the size.
Also the concept of moistening the dry bread making me wonder what it tastes like after doing so.
Sushma Pinjala says
Lavas looks so good, new dish for me. Must have tasted amazing with a cup of coffee or tea.
Priya Suresh says
How crispy those lavash looks, feel like munching some with cream cheese, too tempting.
Gayathri Kumar says
These are delicious treats as it is. You have made them perfect Archana. I remember making these crackers and we all loved them so much.
code2cook says
lavash crackers looks so crunchy and perfectly done. wanna have it hummus right now. Great share and loved reading the whole write up with so much info.
Chef Mireille says
perfectly for munching with a cup of tea or dipping in some hummus!
Lata Lala says
Lavaash is a perfect companion for munching on with tea or soups or hummus. I always make and store it to have it as a quick snack.
Lovely post.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Lata.
Mayuri Patel says
Lovely idea to make Lavash into bread sticks. A good way to enjoy this flavorful bread with a dip.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri.
Ruchi says
Lavash looks awesome... So crispy and perfect .. thanks for introducing new such recipes dear...
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Ruchi.
Ruchi says
Lavash looks perfect and superb. So crispy and yummy. Thanks for lovely recipe.. Must be super yummy in taste .. Brilliant capture
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Ruchi.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
We love lavash and recently I posted an instant lavash recipe, perfect crackers to pair with hummus.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Trupti Sudheer says
It came out well. Was looking for lavash recipe...we ate it with hummus. Loved it
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Trupti for trying and the feedback.