Homemade Lavash - recipe with photo

Homemade Lavash

I am always amazed by how such magnificent pastries are created from basic ingredients. And the smell of freshly baked bread, baguette or lavash in the oven is simply indescribable. This lavash comes out porous and very tasty, making it a great substitute for regular bread.

Total cooking time
not set
Number of servings
1
Recipe difficulty
3 / 5

Ingredients

for 1 serving

  • water 150 ml
  • dry yeast 5 g
  • sugar 10 g
  • vegetable oil 20 ml
  • salt 3 g
  • flour 250-300 g
  • egg for brushing
  • sesame

Instructions

Preparing the starter

Step 1 of 18

Dissolve sugar in warm (not hot) water.

Step 2 of 18

Add yeast.

Step 3 of 18

Mix.

Step 4 of 18

Add 50 g flour and mix.

Step 5 of 18

Leave to rise.

Kneading the dough

Step 6 of 18

Add oil to the starter.

Step 7 of 18

Add salt and the remaining flour.

Step 8 of 18

Knead the dough (knead for at least 10 minutes).

Step 9 of 18

Place the dough in a bowl.

Step 10 of 18

Leave to rise.

Step 11 of 18

Beat the egg.

Step 12 of 18

Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3–4 mm.

Step 13 of 18

Form edges by folding over the sides.

Step 14 of 18

Grease a baking pan with oil or line it with parchment paper, place the lavash on it, flipping it over.

Step 15 of 18

Prick the center with a fork.

Step 16 of 18

Let it rise.

Step 17 of 18

Brush with egg.

Step 18 of 18

Sprinkle with sesame and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake until golden brown (about 15–20 minutes).