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Overhead shot of a round lavash bread with a golden-brown crust and small air bubbles, topped with honey and a dusting of bread flour.

Lavash Bread

Soft and chewy lavash bread made with bread flour, milk, and honey, pan-cooked in minutes for a versatile flatbread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 12 servings
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour 325 g, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 2/3 cup lukewarm whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for greasing hands and bowl

Instructions
 

  • Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:

    Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually pour in water, milk, and honey while stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Knead Sticky Dough:

    When the mixture becomes too stiff to stir, transfer to a lightly floured surface. Coat hands with about 1/2 tsp olive oil and knead gently until the dough forms (it will be sticky), roughly 3 minutes.
  • Let Dough Rise:

    Wipe the bowl clean and dry it, then lightly coat the bottom and sides with about 1 tsp olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, brush the top with about 1/2 tsp olive oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
  • Divide Dough into 12:

    Using oiled fingers, gently deflate the dough. Split into 12 equal portions (about 1 1/2 oz / 42 g each). Set them on a floured surface and cover with a clean cloth.
  • Roll Each Ball Thin:

    Take one ball at a time (keep the rest covered), press it flat on a floured surface, dust with flour, and roll it out as thin as possible into an 8-inch round.
  • Cook Lavash in Skillet:

    Warm a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lay one lavash in the pan and cook for 30-40 seconds until bubbles form and the bottom has golden brown spots. Turn it over and cook another 30-40 seconds until bubbles and spots appear.
  • Cover and Repeat:

    Move the cooked lavash to a large tray and cover with a clean towel to keep it soft. Continue with the remaining dough. Serve warm or store.
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