How To Make Persian Barbari Flatbread (بربری)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: poppy seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Poppy seeds provide similar crunch.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a baking stone or tray inside.

Punch down the risen dough and divide into equal portions.

Shape each portion into an oval flatbread, about 1/2 inch thick.

Transfer the flatbreads onto parchment paper sprinkled with cornmeal.

Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Using a sharp knife, make shallow slashes on the surface of each flatbread.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 12-15 minutes.

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