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Lavash Bread

This lavash bread recipe is easy, reliable and made with simple ingredients. Lavash is soft and perfect for wraps and sandwiches. Learn how to make lavash at home with this how-to tutorial. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rising Time
40 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 89 kcal
Cuisine: Persian

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or other neutral flavored oils
  • 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • 3 1/2 cup all purpose flour plus more for dusting the surface

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl mix water, milk, oil, sugar, salt and instant yeast.
  2. 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.
  3. 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)
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Notes

  • Make sure the water and milk are not too hot or too cold. If they are too hot, the yeast would die and if too cold, the yeast won't activate. The ideal temperature is between 115°F and 120°F.
  • Lavash dries out easily therefore it's best to keep it in a bread bag or a ziploc bag. However, if it dries a bit, sprinkle with just a few drops of water and then microwave for 10 seconds. 
  • Make sure you dough is kneaded well. It should feel supple and soft but not too sticky. Avoid adding more flour than what is intended in the recipe. 
  • It's important to keep a towel on the dough balls while rolling them out one by one. If not covered with a towel, the balls will develop a hard surface which would prevent the bread from bubbling. 
  • Keep a plate and a kitchen towel on the counter for the lavash breads that are cooked. Place each cooked lavash on the plate and immediately cover with a towel to avoid drying out. You can stack them.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.