Village Lavash

Discover the simple yet timeless charm of "Village Lavash," a traditional flatbread that embodies the rustic flavors and techniques of artisan baking. Made with just six pantry-friendly ingredients—including all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a hint of sugar—this recipe is a celebration of minimalism and versatility. The dough is expertly kneaded to achieve a smooth, elastic texture, then rolled out paper-thin before being cooked on a hot skillet, resulting in a beautifully soft and pliable bread with lightly golden spots. Perfect as a wrap, an accompaniment to soups, or dipped into your favorite spreads, this homemade lavash delivers both authenticity and endless pairing possibilities. Whether you’re recreating the warmth of rural baking or crafting a base for creative culinary adventures, this quick-to-make flatbread is sure to become a household staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 300 milliliters Water
• 10 grams Salt
• 5 grams Active dry yeast
• 5 grams Granulated sugar
• 15 milliliters Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and 50 milliliters of lukewarm water. Stir gently and let sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center.

Step 3

Pour the frothy yeast mixture, the remaining 250 milliliters of water, and vegetable oil into the well. Mix gradually incorporating the flour from the edges of the well.

Step 4

Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Preheat a heavy skillet or traditional lavash griddle (sajad) over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air, and divide it into 6 equal pieces.

Step 8

Roll out each piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin oval or round shape, about 1-2 mm thick. The key to lavash is getting the dough as thin as possible without tearing it.

Step 9

Carefully place the rolled dough onto the preheated griddle or skillet, and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown spots appear. Flip using a wide spatula.

Step 10

Cover cooked lavash with a clean cloth to retain moisture while you cook the remaining pieces. This keeps them soft and pliable.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy lavash with your favorite dips, fillings, or just as is.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1967.7

Total Fat 18.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3953.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 53.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 87.7mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 636.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.5%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 80.4%