Barbari (A Persian Bread) Recipe

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Barbari (A Persian Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/4 cups bread flour ( if not available , add 1 tbsp gluten per cup of all-purpose flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 oz active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 -1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp flour
  • 2/3 cup water

Directions:

  1. Dissolve the yeast with the sugar in 1/2 c water, let sit a few minutes to proof (foam).
  2. 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.
  3. Knead 15 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  4. Divide dough into 2 round pieces.
  5. 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).
  6. Meanwhile, bring the glaze ingredients to a boil, let cool. Brush lightly over the dough.
  7. 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.
  8. Brush the dough with the glaze again, sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. Good luck!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 280.1 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.71g 3%
Sodium 710.55mg 30%
Potassium 173.84mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.53g 19%
Sugars 0.82g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 8%
Protein 9.57g 19%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 58.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.81 Kcal (707 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.03g 3%
Sodium 428.23mg 30%
Potassium 104.77mg 4%
Total Carbs 34.07g 19%
Sugars 0.49g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 8%
Protein 5.77g 19%
Iron 1.9mg 17%
Calcium 35mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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