Barbari (A Persian Bread) Recipe

Name: Barbari (A Persian Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups bread flour (if not available, add 1 tbs gluten per cup of all-purpose flour); 1 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp); 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; cornmeal (for bottom of pan); poppy seeds or sesame seeds; For Glaze; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup water

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups bread flour (if not available, add 1 tbs gluten per cup of all-purpose flour)
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
cornmeal (for bottom of pan)
poppy seeds or sesame seeds
For Glaze
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup water

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["Dissolve the yeast with the sugar in 1/2 c water, let sit a few minutes to proof (foam).", "Mix bread flour, baking powder and salt together. Make a well in the flour, and slowly incorporate the yeast mixture, and then the remaining 1 cup of water.", "Knead 15 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.", "Divide dough into 2 round pieces.", "Sprinkle a large baking sheet with cornmeal, transfer the dough to it. Lightly cover and place in a warm place until doubled in bulk (~1.5 hours).", "Meanwhile, bring the glaze ingredients to a boil, let cool. Brush lightly over the dough.", "Now for the tricky part! Dip your fingers into the glaze, and punch the dough down with the edges of your hands to form several long parallel ridges along the dough.", "Brush the dough with the glaze again, sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.", "Carefully stretch the dough lengthwise (it should be approximately 8 inches wide and 18 long-- I never measured it!) until it is about 1/4-1/2"" thick.", "Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden. The bread should be slightly flexible when done. If you overcook it (as I did in my first attempt- by 8 minutes), it will turn out more like ciabatta-- still good!", "Good luck!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups bread flour (if not available, add 1 tbs gluten per cup of all-purpose flour), 1 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp), and more.

Yes, Barbari (A Persian Bread) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Barbari (A Persian Bread)

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