Description
An easy lavash bread recipe made with simple pantry ingredients, producing soft and versatile thin flatbread perfect for wraps, pizzas, and snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add olive oil and warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover dough and let rest for 30–45 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8–10 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a thin circle or oval.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each flatbread for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and stack under a towel to keep warm.
Notes
Resting the dough makes rolling easier and improves texture. Store cooked lavash covered to keep soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavash bread recipe, homemade lavash bread, easy flatbread recipe, thin flatbread