Lavash Armenian Thin Bread
Experience the authentic taste of Armenia with homemade Lavash, a traditional thin bread that's soft, versatile, and irresistibly delicious. Made with just a handful of pantry staples—flour, salt, warm water, and olive oil—this time-honored recipe creates a dough so pliable it can be effortlessly rolled out to paper-thin perfection. Cooked quickly on a hot skillet, each piece of lavash develops beautifully golden bubbles and a chewy texture that's perfect for wraps, dipping, or pairing with your favorite Mediterranean dishes. For a flavorful twist, sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds over the dough before cooking. Whether served warm or stored for later, lavash brings a piece of Armenian culinary heritage to your table. Perfect for busy home cooks, this recipe requires minimal ingredients, no baking, and only 45 minutes from start to finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 300 milliliters Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the bowl while mixing with a wooden spoon or by hand until the dough starts to come together.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball into an ultra-thin circle or oval about 1-2 millimeters thick.
Preheat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat (no oil is needed).
Place one rolled-out dough sheet onto the hot skillet and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until bubbles appear and the surface develops light brown spots. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
Repeat with the remaining dough portions. Stack the cooked lavash between clean kitchen towels to keep them soft and pliable.
If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds or nigella seeds onto the dough before rolling for added flavor and texture.
Serve the lavash warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2370 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.4 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
