Persian Flatbreads Recipe

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Persian Flatbreads
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Directions:

  1. In large bowl, dissolve sugar in water, sprinkle yeast over top and let stand 10 mins.
  2. Using wooden spoon, stir in 3 cups of the flour, marg or butter and salt, beat until smooth.
  3. Add enough of the remaining flour to form soft dough.
  4. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface, knead for about 10 mins or until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease all over.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap or damp tea towel.
  7. Let rise in warm place for about 1-1/4 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  8. Punch down dough and divide into 3 portions.
  9. Form each portion into ball.
  10. Place on lightly floured surface and sprinkle with flour.
  11. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  12. Stretch and roll out each portion of dough into 16 inch long oval.
  13. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  14. Using side of hand make ridges 1 inch apart down length of each oval.
  15. Brush each loaf with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  16. Let stand for 15 mins.
  17. Bake in 375 oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  18. Remove from baking sheets and let cool on wire racks.
  19. Makes 3 large flatbreads (each flatbread serves 4 to 6, depending on use).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 730.41 Kcal (3058 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.54g 24%
Sodium 879.92mg 37%
Potassium 219.76mg 5%
Total Carbs 127.46g 42%
Sugars 6.3g 25%
Dietary Fiber 6.04g 24%
Protein 17.64g 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 81.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.48 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.1g 24%
Sodium 288.51mg 37%
Potassium 72.05mg 5%
Total Carbs 41.79g 42%
Sugars 2.07g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 24%
Protein 5.78g 35%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 26.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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