Caucasian Thin Bread (Lavash)
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 6mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup lukewarm water (105 to 115 degrees F.)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1⁄4 - 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
directions
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt.
- Add 3 ¼ cups of the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well with each addition with a wooden spoon.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, adding enough of the remaining flour to prevent sticking. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter and turn to coat with the butter. Cover with a cotton cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
- Punch the dough down and divide into six pieces. Shape each into a ball and flatten into 1 inch thick rounds. Cover with a cloth and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a large, heavy-duty baking sheet in the oven to heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out one of the pieces of dough into a 12 X 10 inch rectangle. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drape the rolled-out dough over the rolling pin and unroll it onto the baking sheet. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the bread is slightly bubbly and browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet to the work surface, sprinkle with cold water, and cover with a cloth. Repeat with the rest of the dough. When all the breads are baked, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand for 30 minutes.
- If you like crispy breads, don’t sprinkle with water or wrap in foil. Let the breads cool on a wire rack.
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