Armenian Bread Matnakash - Armenian Cuisine - Heghineh Cooking Show

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

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

Add warm water and milk to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

Shape each portion into a flat oval, about 1 inch thick.

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

Brush the top of each loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Let the loaves rest for 15 minutes before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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