Best 3 Persian Flatbreads Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to discover the enticing flavors of Persian flatbreads. These delectable flatbreads, known as "nan" in Farsi, have been a staple in Persian cuisine for centuries, captivating taste buds with their diverse textures, aromatic toppings, and vibrant colors. From the crispy sangak, baked on hot pebbles, to the chewy barbari, adorned with sesame seeds, each flatbread tells a unique story of tradition, artistry, and culinary expertise. Let's delve into the world of Persian flatbreads, exploring their captivating history, diverse varieties, and the secrets to creating these culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PERSIAN FLATBREADS
Sesame seeds make a crisp topping for this soft and chewy flatbread. Recipe from Canadaian Living Light and Healthy cookbook.
Provided by Leona L.
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 3 Large loaves, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, dissolve sugar in water, sprinkle yeast over top and let stand 10 mins.
- Using wooden spoon, stir in 3 cups of the flour, marg or butter and salt, beat until smooth.
- Add enough of the remaining flour to form soft dough.
- Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface, knead for about 10 mins or until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease all over.
- Cover with plastic wrap or damp tea towel.
- let rise in warm place for about 1-1/4 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Punch down dough and divide into 3 portions.
- Form each portion into ball.
- Place on lightly floured surface and sprinkle with flour.
- Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Stretch and roll out each portion of dough into 16 inch long oval.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Using side of hand make ridges 1 inch apart down length of each oval.
- Brush each loaf with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Let stand for 15 mins.
- Bake in 375 oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from baking sheets and let cool on wire racks.
- Makes 3 large flatbreads (each flatbread serves 4 to 6, depending on use).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 337.3, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.9
PERSIAN-INSPIRED MEATBALLS
Advieh, herbs, and pomegranate molasses give these lamb meatballs a Persian flair. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt or over a green salad. If you go the salad route, include some fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses to match the meatballs.
Provided by LauraF
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 58m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine lamb, bread crumbs, scallions, mint, advieh, dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add beaten eggs; knead by hand until smooth and sticky. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Form the lamb mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Mist the tops with cooking spray.
- Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Brush the meatballs with pomegranate molasses as soon as they come out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
PERSIAN FLAT BREAD (BARBARI)
Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. Delicious bread, that is the everyday bread in Iran and baked scattered against the walls of charcoal ovensgrills . Used to scoop up main dishes and delicious spreads. I like it with Baba Ganoush, cheeses, vegetables and traditional vegetarian middle eastern dishes. I like to keep it vegan, but you can sub the amount of olive oil with butter or ghee. The longer you let the dough rest, the better the taste, texture and crispness. I let mine rest in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Provided by Eismeer
Categories Breads
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 breads, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- add flour and corn flour into a bowl, mix with salt.
- form a small crater and add sugar, crumble fresh yeast into crater and add about 5 tablespoons lukewarm water. Incorporate yeast, sugar and bit of the flour until a creamy paste forms. let this mixture/bowl rest in a warm place for about 25 minutes. Starter dough will have risen and is bubbly.
- incorporate rest of water and olive oil and knead thoroughly until a soft, but firm dough has formed.
- let rest for the minimum of 1 hour in a warm place.
- form oval shaped breads and brush with olive oil, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and let bake on high heat for about 10 to 15 minutes in the pre-heated oven (225°C).
Tips:
- For a chewier flatbread, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to flatten the dough.
- Be careful not to overwork the dough, as this will make it tough.
- If you're using a skillet to cook the flatbread, make sure it's hot before adding the dough.
- Cook the flatbread over medium heat so that it has time to cook through without burning.
- Serve the flatbread warm with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Persian flatbreads are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They're perfect for a quick snack, a light meal, or a side dish. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a Persian flatbread that you'll love. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give one of these recipes a try!
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