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Uzbek Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from Uzbekistan, Uzbek bread, or Lepeshka, is a staple in Uzbek cuisine, often served with meals and enjoyed fresh from the tandoor oven. This round, flat bread symbolizes hospitality and is traditionally baked in clay ovens, known as tandirs. Today, variations of this bread can be found in Central Asian cuisines and beyond, celebrated for its chewy texture and distinctive crust.

UzbekUZother
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups flour
1 and 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup yogurt
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
sesame seeds

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding flavor.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds depth of flavor and is often easier to digest.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: poppy seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Poppy seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor.

1

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

2

In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of yeast in 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

3

Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.

4

Add 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup of yogurt to the dough and mix well.

5

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

6

Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.

7

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

8

After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal portions.

9

Shape each portion into a round flatbread, about 1-2 cm thick.

10

Place the shaped flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

11

Brush the tops of the flatbreads with a beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

12

Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.

13

Once baked, remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetparchment paperwire rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

LepeshkaUzbek Flatbread

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