Barbari Bread [en]

Barbari bread is an Iranian bread though very similar bread can be found in other neighboring countries like Turkey and Afghanistan. It can be a great addition to your feasts in Ramadan as it has a distinctive shape and fluffy inside texture.

Barbari Bread

To learn how to do this bread, please watch the following video:

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups AP flour
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 20 grams dried instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp salt

 

Tips:

  •  Water should be around 40 C.
  • Make sure that you knead the dough for enough time at least 10-15 mins.
  • Leave the dough to prove in a warm place until it double in size. That will take 1 – 1.5 hours.
  • After shaping the loaves leave them to prove again in a warm place for half an hour.
  • You can use sesame seeds, nigella seeds or any other seeds you like to sprinkle on top of the loaves.
  • Bake the loaves in a preheated oven at 200 C for 12-15 mins or until they are golden.

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