A for Afghanistan (Flatbread)

Flatbread eat Afghanistan not only for breakfast but with almost every meal. It is a classic food in Afghan cuisine. But before I'll tell you a very tasty and simple recipe for afghan flatbread here are some general information about a country that - I have to admit - I don't know much about.

Unfortunately, Afghanistan mostly appears in the media in connection with war, violence and refugees. Urgent time to find out more !!!

The country is situated between Central and South Asia and surrounded by six (!) Countries (Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China). The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. The country is about twice the size of Germany. A large mountain range, the Hindu Kush, whose peaks are sometimes over 7000 meters high, run through Afghanistan. The largest population group are the Pashtuns. The official languages ​​are Persian and Pashto.

Afghan cuisine

Eating together with the whole family is very important. Hospitality has a significant value. Traditionally, people eat on the floor. They do not use cutlery but their right hand.

Rice dishes and stews that resemble Indian curries are typical. Meat is not very popular. If so, mostly lamb, preferably grilled on a skewer (kebab). It is important to note that afghan people do not cook strictly according to a certain recipe, but with a lot of heart and feeling. Therefore, the same dish tastes different everywhere.

Most meals will be served with yogurt and fresh Flatbread are served as a side dish.

Breakfast in Afghanistan

Flatbread will be certainly served for breakfast too. Kaymak (a kind of curd cheese or clotted cream) and jam, especially quince and apple jam, are typical breakfast components. Kaymak Chai (green tea cooked with milk, sugar and cardamom) is a popular accompaniment.

Afghan flatbread

In Afghanistan there is not only one type of FlatbreadA very common variant is similar to the Indian naan bread. For preparation you only need: flour, yeast, butter, water and a little salt. For the beginning I consciously chose a relatively simple recipe for Flatbread as more complicated recipes will certainly be added in the course of the blog.

For flatbread goes with butter, jam, Kaymak, Eggs, sheep's cheese and acutally everything that you personally like, unimportant whether sweet or savory.

Have fun baking and enjoy the food!

Afghan flatbread

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Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Rest period 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course breakfast

Cuisine Afghanistan

Servings 2 breads

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup flour (Typ 405)
• 2 cups flour (typ 1050)
• 1 tsp. dry yeast
• 1 tsp. salt
• 5 tbsp. melted butter
• 1 cup water lukewarm
• 1 tbsp. flour (typ 1050) for glazing
• 4 tbsp. water for glazing
• 2 tbsp. seame to sprinkle

Instructions

 

• For the afghan Flatbread mix the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and water and knead for about 3 - 4 minutes. The dough should not being sticky but elastic. Cover the dough with cling film and let rise in a warm place for 1 - 2 hours.
• Dust the work surface with a thin layer of flour. Halve the dough and roll out each piece thinly (approx. 0.5 cm) in an oval shape.
• Mix 1 tbsp flour with 4 tbsp water for glazing.
• Spread a thin layer of the flour-water mixture on both flatbreads and press even, parallel, lengthwise lines with your fingers to both loaves of bread. Sprinkle the bread with a little sesame seeds.
• Place both flatbreads next to each other on a baking sheet covered with baking paper. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes.

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