Saturday, July 25, 2015

What To Know About Armenian Lavash Bread

By Kathrine Franks


There are numerous cooking styles and cuisines attributed to different cultures and regions of the world. Most people appreciate the dishes they grew up eating, particularly those linked to their heritage or background. Lavash refers to a type of flatbread believed to come from Armenia. It has been consumed for many years in this area and many other places around the globe. Also known as Armenian lavash bread, this food is often prepared homemade. It can also be found at some stores and restaurants, including those in Los Angeles CA.

Lavash is a soft, thin flatbread. It is unleavened and made in tandoor. It is eaten in many parts of the world, especially Caucasus, Western Asia and areas located around the Caspian Sea. This is the most common type of bread in Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Flour, salt and water and the main ingredients. The thickness will range depending on how it is rolled. Sometimes sesame or poppy seeds are added to the top of the bread prior to it being baked.

When prepared the traditional way, this involves rolling dough out flat and then slapping it against the hot walls of the oven. This is pliable when fresh. The bread will dry quickly and become harder and brittle. When soft, it may be used as a wrap for sandwiches. Dried lavash can be stored for longer and may be used instead of leavened bread typical in Eucharist traditions.

In villages of Armenia, the crisp version is stacked in layers for later use. When the time comes to use it, it can be rehydrated by sprinkling water over it. The dry form of lavash is used for making quick meals after rehydrated with water, cheese and butter. This dried food might also be broken up and added to khash.

Fresh out of the oven, this is often used as a wrap that contains herbs, cheese and other ingredients. In Iran, Turkey and other middle east areas, this is used along with kebabs to create special wraps. It is a staple of Armenia cuisine. In Kashmir, this flatbread is referred to as lavase and is a basic food item that locals eat on a regular basis, often with breakfast. It is also tradition for these people to give it as a symbol of food abundance or good omen.

Lavash is not only popular on the plate. This has also become a popular subject of art. A lot of Armenian painters have portrayed women baking this food in their artwork. These pieces are displayed in museums around the world and even in the bicentennial collection of the White House. Lavash-related art is widely available.

There are many different recipes that incorporate this food. People can search online for various recipes or may follow one that has been passed down to them through family. This food item is versatile and can be used in a number of dishes. Whether dried to be crisp or fresh and soft, this type of flatbread is a staple in the cuisine of Asia and is well-liked by people all around the globe.




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