Armenian Cracker Bread
Thin, round, crisp cracker that partners perfectly with Armenian string cheese, olives, basturma - and Armenian coffee!
- 1 pkg. active dry yeast granules (2 1/4 tsp.)
- 1 cup lukewarm water (105°-110° F)
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/2 stick, melted and cooled)
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- Olive oil
- toasted sesame seeds, black caraway seeds, Nigella seeds**
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Allow this to sit for about 10 minutes to proof. Add the melted, cooled butter, sugar, and salt; stir.
- To the same bowl, add the flour and mix until combined and a dough is formed. Knead the dough on a clean work surface until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly coat the surface of the dough with olive oil; return dough to the bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel and allow dough to rise until doubled in size, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal-sized balls. Let dough rest for 15 minutes before rolling.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Working with one ball of dough at a time, roll each into a thin, 12” round. Sprinkle each top with water, then sprinkle with some of the garnishing seeds of your choice.
- Gently pat the dough’s surface with your hand to help the seeds adhere to the top.
- Place each round of dough on a separate baking sheet. Bake one at a time for about 10-12 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the top is lightly golden and puffy in spots.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or softened**. String cheese and olives are a great accompaniment!
Components 1 pkg. active dry yeast granules (2 1/4 tsp.) 1 cup lukewarm water (105°-110° F) 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/2 stick, melted and cooled) 1 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. Kosher salt 3½ cups all-purpose flour Olive oil toasted sesame seeds, black caraway seeds, Nigella seeds** Method In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
Allow this to sit for about 10 minutes to proof. Add the melted, cooled butter, sugar, and salt; stir.
To the same bowl, add the flour and mix until combined and a dough is formed. Knead the dough on a clean work surface until smooth and elastic. Lightly coat the surface of the dough with olive oil; return dough to the bowl.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel and allow dough to rise until doubled in size, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal-sized balls.
Let dough rest for 15 minutes before rolling. Working with one ball of dough at a time, roll each into a thin, 12” round.
Sprinkle each top with water, then sprinkle with some of the garnishing seeds of your choice. Gently pat the dough’s surface with your hand to help the seeds adhere to the top.
Place each round of dough on a separate baking sheet. Bake one at a time for about 10-12 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the top is lightly golden and puffy in spots.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or softened**. String cheese and olives are a great accompaniment!