Lavashbread Recipes

LAVASH

Steps:

• Add the flour into the bowl of a stand mixer and make a well in its center.
• Add the salt into the center of the well and start kneading at medium speed, gradually incorporating the water.
• Kneading must be very fast and the dough must be soft and homogeneous.
• The dough must come off the edges of the bowl.
• Leave the dough in the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
• Let it rest in a warm place away from drafts for 30 minutes.
• Finely spread the dough on a lightly floured work surface and fold it in 4, by folding the sides inwards. Let it rest again for 30 minutes in a warm, draft-free place.
• Repeat this process 4 times in total with 4 rest periods in order to make the dough very elastic.
• Preheat the oven to 430 F (220˚C) for 30 minutes (if oven baking is chosen)
• Divide the dough into 3 or 4 dough pieces and roll them up.
• Roll out the dough very thinly, to about 1/16 inch (1,5 mm) thick. Give it a square, rectangular, round, or oval shape of your choice.

ARMENIAN FLATBREAD (LAVASH BREAD RECIPE)

Steps:

• Using a rubber spatula, mix together the flour, water, and yeast in a bowl until it forms a thick paste. Scrape the paste into a small, lightly oiled container, cover, and let it sit out for 1½ to 2 hours (See Note 1). Old dough should have doubled in volume.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the old dough, water, oil, and salt. Squish the old dough with your hands to break it up in the water.
• Add 1 cup of the flour and using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until the dough looks like pancake batter. Next add the remaining flour and mix on low speed until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough sit for 20 minutes (See Note 2).
• Remove towel, attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and mix the dough on medium speed until the dough releases from the sides of the bowl without sticking and feels smooth to the touch, about 4 minutes.
• Lightly grease an 8 cup bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 3 hours or until doubled in volume (See Note 3).
• Dust a clean surface lightly with flour and place the dough on top. Cut the dough into 8 pieces about 3.5 ounces each.
• Cup the palm of your hand over one portion at a time and move your hand in a circle. The friction from the counter will help form the dough into a ball.
• Lightly oil a rimmed tray and place the dough on the tray, don't let dough balls touch. Cover with plastic wrap lightly coated with cooking spray or oil. Let rest for 1 hour (See Note 4).
• Dust a clean surface lightly with flour. Lightly flour a rolling pin and roll each ball of dough into a thin rectangle about 8x12 inches. Work in batches and keep dough covered in between. OPTIONAL: once dough is rolled out, sprinkle sesame seeds on one side, and with rolling pin, press seeds into dough. These doesn't have to look perfect.
• Place a large cast-iron pan (or griddle over two burners) over medium-high heat for a few minutes or until a sprinkle of water instantly evaporates.
• Place the dough in the pan or over the griddle. Cook for 1 minute or until puffed slightly and blistered. Turn over using tongs to cook the other side, no more than 30 seconds. For extra browning, flip it over for 30 more seconds.
• Transfer the lavash to a baking sheet and cover with a dry kitchen towel while you cook the rest of the dough.
• Eat the lavash soon after making it or store it in plastic bags to keep the bread pliable. It's okay if it dries out and turns brittle; rehydrate it by misting the lavash with water and covering it with a towel to let it soften. Soon after, it should be pliable enough to roll up without cracking. If it's still cracking, mist with more water.

LAVASH BREAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle yeast into warm water in large bowl and stir until dissolved.
• Add salt and yogurt.
• Combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours and add enough to mixture to make stiff dough.
• Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Shape into ball.
• Place in greased bowl and turn to grease top.
• Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch down and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll each out on lightly floured surface to very thin circle about 9 inches in diameter. (also can just make one big sheet of lavash).
• Brush a bit of olive oil over the tops and then sprinkle with any seed.
• Put on baking sheet .
• Bake at 400F 5 to 6 minutes, or until bread appears dry, lightly browned and blistered!
• Its done!

LAVASH BREAD (YEASTLESS ARMENIAN FLATBREAD)

Steps:

• Whisk flour and salt together and add to a standing mixer.
• Using a dough hook, slowly drizzle warm water over the flour mixture while the machine is running.
• Mix until the dough comes together, scraping the sides of the bowl when necessary. If needed, add a few additional tablespoons of warm water to wet the dry flour on the bottom of the bowl.
• Once the dough comes together, cover it with saran wrap and place in a warm location for an hour.
• After one hour, stretch the dough from the outside edges towards the center. Do this all the way around the dough ball then flip the dough over and form into a smooth ball.
• Cover the bowl back up and allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes. Repeat this process one additional time.

LAVASH

Steps:

• Place the flour, salt and sugar into a medium bowl and whisk to combine. In a small bowl whisk together the water, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together, adding additional water if the dough is dry. Knead the dough in the bowl 5 to 6 times. Turn the dough out onto the counter, divide into thirds, cover with a tea towel and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly butter the back of a half sheet pan using some of the remaining butter. Place the sheet pan, upside down on a surface that will prevent sliding. Working with one ball at a time, place the dough ball onto the back of the sheet pan and roll the dough out to an even 1/8-inch thickness. Gently stretch the edges of the dough so they fall slightly below the edge of the pan and hold the dough in place. Lightly brush the dough with butter, place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the lavash to a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining dough, on a cooled pan. Break each sheet into shapes and sizes as desired. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

LAVOSH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, stir together, flour, sugar and salt. Add water, 1 egg white and melted butter; mix well to make a stiff dough. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Divide dough into 10 balls. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until browned.

LAVASH CRACKER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the water, whole wheat flour, and yeast until moistened. Mix in the salt and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Gradually mix in the rest of the flour using a mixer with a dough hook attachment or wooden spoon.
• When the dough comes together, knead in your mixer or on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes to make an elastic ball. Add more flour or water if needed to keep dough from getting sticky or too stiff. Pour a little bit of oil in the bowl and turn the dough to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Punch down the dough and divide into 30 pieces about the size of small walnuts. Rolling the dough into a long log helps to divide it evenly. Roll each piece into a ball and cover with a damp kitchen towel for 30 minutes to rest.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on the center rack of the oven so it can preheat at the same time. Do not grease.
• Roll each ball into a circle about 8 inches across. The dough should be paper thin, almost translucent. If they are too thick, they will bubble up like pita breads.
• Pull out the oven shelf and place as many crackers on your baking sheet as you can fit, 2 or 3. Close the oven and bake for about 3 minutes. The crackers should be lightly browned on the top with small bubbles. You may have to adjust your thickness for the next batch.

EASY LAVASH BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix water, milk, oil, sugar, salt and instant yeast.
• Slowly add in the flour and mix using your hands or stand mixer until the dough comes together. This would take between 8 to 10 minutes. The dough will be a bit sticky.
• Rub a bit of oil all over the dough and place it in a large bowl. Cover and let it rise for 40 minutes. (I usually let mine rise in an "off" oven)
• After 40 minutes, gently deflate the dough and divide it into 20 pieces. shape each piece into a ball. Cover them all with a kitchen towel so they don't dry as you cook them.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Flour your surface and your rolling dough very well. Place a dough ball on the surface and roll it out to be very thin.
• Place it on the hot pan and cook for 45 seconds to one minute. There will be bubbles. Flip and cook on the other side for about 30-45 seconds. Place the bread on a plate and cover with a kitchen towel.
• Repeat with the remaining dough.

LAVASH FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
• In a smaller bowl, beat together the water, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil until well mixed.
• Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with flour and mix well. Knead with your hands until the dough comes together, but don't overdo it as the end result will be tough. If too wet, add a teaspoon of flour at a time until the dough comes together.
• Preheat the oven to 400 F. Split the dough into 2 balls. Let the balls of dough rest, covered, for at least as long as it takes for the oven to heat, or ideally for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Lightly grease 2 un-rimmed cookie sheets with some of the remaining olive oil. Place the cookie sheets on a flat surface with a towel underneath so they don't slip. Place one ball of dough on each cookie sheet and roll the dough out as thin as possible, the thinner the dough, the crispier the flatbread.
• Brush each flatbread with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the flatbread is lightly browned and crispy.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately.
• Enjoy.

LAVASH MIDDLE EASTERN BREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a measuring cup, combine yeast, water, and sugar. Mix until yeast is dissolved. Set aside.
• Coat a large bowl with oil. Set aside while the yeast begins to bubble and show activity, 6 to 10 minutes.
• In another large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
• Add yeast-water-sugar mixture and form a dough.
• Knead dough for 10 to 15 minutes by hand or 5 to 8 minutes using a dough hook on medium speed in a stand mixer, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
• Once the dough is kneaded, place the ball of dough in the oiled bowl. Roll the dough around the bowl to coat it with oil.
• Cover and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
• Once the dough has doubled, punch it down to release air.
• Continue to knead for about 5 minutes.
• With lightly floured hands, roll the dough into 8 equal sized balls of dough and transfer to a lightly floured bowl or plate. Lightly flour the tops of the balls as well.
• Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Position two racks in the top and center parts of the oven and heat to 475 F.
• Once the balls of dough have risen, roll them out on a lightly floured work surface into thin rectangles, about 9 x 7 inches. They should be as thin as pizza dough.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment and transfer as many rectangles as will fit in one layer (you might only be able to fit 2 at a time). Puncture the entire surface of the rectangles with the tines of a fork.
• Brush dough with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds, if desired.
• Start with the baking sheet in the center of the oven for 4 minutes, then move it to the top rack for 3 or 4 minutes until starting to brown and puff in places. Repeat with the remaining dough.
• Eat while still warm or when cool. Enjoy.

CRISPY LAVASH RECIPE | LEBANESE BREAD (EGGLESS)

Steps:

• To make Crispy Lavash Recipe | Lebanese Bread (Eggless), Take a bowl or stand mixer, add salt, oregano, chilli flakes and olive oil, and mix everything well.
• Now add warm water little by little, and start kneading the dough till crumbly. Knead further.
• Once the dough comes together and soft enough, then cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 25 minutes.
• Preheat oven at 180 degree C.
• Divide the dough into 7 to 8 equal size balls.
• Dust one ball with flour and roll it into a circle as thin as possible.
• cut each circle into 5-6 triangles and sprinkle black and white sesame seeds on top.
• Arrange them on a greased baking tray and bake it for 10-12mins or until light brown and crisp.
• Take it out and let them cool.
• Serve Crispy Lavash Recipe | Lebanese Bread (Eggless) with Roasted Broccoli And Potato Dip Recipe or your favourite dip.

LAVASH FLATBREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. If you have a pizza stone, heat it as well.
• Spray lavash lightly with oil then top with sauce. Too much sauce will make the bread soggy so don't over-do it.
• Top with cheese and oregano, then bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cut into 4 pieces.
• Top with fresh basil and eat immediately.

LAVASH (ARMENIAN FLATBREAD)

Steps:

• Place a large pizza stone in the center rack of an oven and preheat to 500˚F.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Stir in the water and knead to form a smooth and soft dough. If too crumbly, add a little more water. If too sticky, add a little more flour. Cover the bowl with plastic or a towel and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
• Cut the rested dough into 4 equal pieces. Place one piece on a work surface and cover the others. Roll the dough into a long oval or rectangle as thin as possible.
• Carefully transfer to the preheated stone and cook until puffed with golden spots, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate and lightly spray or sprinkle with water. Cover with a damp cloth and repeat with remaining pieces of dough, spraying them with water and stacking with the previously cooked lavash.
• After cooling, store in an airtight bag at room temperature or freeze for up to one month.

HOMEMADE LAVASH BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and instant yeast.
• Slowly pour warm water over it. Meanwhile mix it with a fork and then when it gets hard to use the fork, continue mixing it with your hand until everything holds together. This might take 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, use a stand mixer to make the dough.
• Slightly wet the bottom of another bowl with your hand, place the dough in it and wet the surface of it as well. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 40-50 minutes so that it doubles in size.
• Dust the counter with some flour and transfer the lavash dough on it. Deflate the dough, give it a log shape and cut it into 10 pieces. Cover these with a dump kitchen towel to prevent them from drying when you are rolling out one of the patties. Let them rest for 15 minutes before you start rolling them out.
• Heat a non stick pan over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, flour both the surface and one of the dough balls well. Roll it out using a rolling pin as thin as possible. Make sure it fits the pan you are planning to use.
• Carefully place it in the hot pan and cook it for 30 seconds and flip it over using a spatula and cook the other side for 30 seconds. Don't over-cook, otherwise it will get crispy, not soft and flexible as expected.
• Transfer the cooked lavash bread on a clean kitchen towel and cover it with another kitchen towel. Otherwise, it dries out fast.
• Repeat with the remaining dough balls.