Peppery Cracker Bread: A Spicy Twist on Traditional Lavash
Burned Flatbread Seasoned with Black Pepper
Welcome to this revamped recipe for a delightful, spicy take on Middle Eastern lavash flatbread. This dish, infused with the tantalizing aroma of coarsely ground black pepper, is sure to elevate your dining experience. Here's an easy-to-follow guide on whipping up this black pepper lavash:
Ingredients (7)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together egg and water until evenly combined; set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, butter, salt, and sugar until ingredients resemble cornmeal.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the egg mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Divide into three pieces, form into flat disks, cover each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out Dough: Place one dough piece on a lightly floured surface and roll into a paper-thin sheet (about 1/16 inch thick), approximating the dimensions of your baking sheet.
- Season and Bake: Place dough on an ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Press pepper into lavash and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 18 minutes.
- Prepare Remaining Dough: Prepare remaining dough while the first bakes. Once baked, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips and Tricks:
- For added texture, use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to create shallow cuts or a crisscross pattern on the lavash before baking.
- Experiment with the amount of black pepper to suit your taste.
- Pair this peppery cracker bread with our Watercress Walnut Dip for a fantastic starter to any meal.
Enjoy this fun twist on traditional lavash flatbread! Happy cooking!
Neoslacker might find the Peppery Cracker Bread recipe, a spicy adaptation of Eastern lavash flatbread, an exciting addition to their cooking repertoire, as it approximates the authentic taste while providing a nutritious meal option. This dish, ready for consumption after baking for about 18 minutes, can be complemented with the Watercress Walnut Dip for an exquisite starter.
