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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
2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup oil
1 Tbsp instant yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
sesame seeds
1 egg yolk
1 tsp milk

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 bowl, add warm milk, cooking oil, yeast, sugar, and salt and whisk well until smooth.

2

Add half of the all-purpose flour and mix well.

3

Gradually add the remaining all-purpose flour and knead until a soft dough is formed.

4

Cut the dough into 4 pieces and make 4 dough balls, cover and let it rest for 2 hours.

5

Take one dough ball, press from the center and push the dough towards the edges.

6

Take a bottle cap, make circles in the middle of the dough, and make cuts on the sides.

7

Sprinkle white sesame seeds on top.

8

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

LepeshkaUzbek Flatbread

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