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Kazan Baked Shepherd’s Bread

Cultural Context

Kazan Baked Shepherd’s Bread hails from Azerbaijan, where traditional baking methods are celebrated. This bread is often associated with gatherings and feasts, symbolizing hospitality and warmth. Its unique preparation in a kazan (a type of clay oven) gives it a distinct flavor and texture. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across the Caucasus region and beyond, often served with hearty stews or enjoyed on its own.

AzerbaijaniAZother
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup cornmeal

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds offer similar texture and nutrition.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein.

1

Prepare the dough from scratch by mixing flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

2

Add warm water and milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.

3

Knead the dough to perfection until smooth.

4

Place the dough in a kazan (large cast-iron pot) to bake slowly over hot coals.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetdamp clothwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Kazan TandırıKazan Bread

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