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Indian · Breads
Garlic Naan (نان سیر) — Indian Garlic-Topped Tandoor-Style Flatbread
Garlic naan is a beloved North Indian flatbread traditionally slapped onto a blazing tandoor wall, emerging blistered and buttery. This home version uses a hot skillet and oven broiler to mimic tandoor char and chew, finished with fresh garlic and herbs.
45 min 8 240 cal

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Shorgogal — Azerbaijani Savory Saffron Layered Pastry - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Breads

Shorgogal (شورگؤغال) — Azerbaijani Savory Saffron Layered Pastry

Shorgogal is a celebratory Azerbaijani laminated pastry, perfumed with saffron and warm spices. Often baked for spring festivities, its flaky layers and savory filling make it a beloved tea-time and holiday treat.

105 min 12 360 cal

Pumpkin Qutab — Azerbaijani Pumpkin-Filled Griddled Flatbread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Breads

Pumpkin Qutab (Qutab Balqabaq) — Azerbaijani Pumpkin-Filled Griddled Flatbread

Qutab is a beloved Azerbaijani griddled flatbread, folded thin and stuffed with seasonal fillings. This pumpkin version is especially popular in autumn, balancing sweet squash with onions, herbs, and a tangy sumac finish.

70 min 6 320 cal

Chorek — Azerbaijani Sweet Egg-Glazed Holiday Bread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Breads

Chorek (چورک) — Azerbaijani Sweet Egg-Glazed Holiday Bread

Chorek is a beloved Azerbaijani sweet bread, often baked for family gatherings and spring celebrations. Lightly enriched with milk, butter, and eggs, it’s finished with a glossy egg wash and a scattering of seeds for a festive look.

60 min 10 285 cal

Tandir Bread — Azerbaijani Tandoor Clay Oven Flatbread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Breads

Tandir Bread (Təndir Çörəyi) — Azerbaijani Tandoor Clay Oven Flatbread

Təndir Çörəyi is a beloved Azerbaijani bread baked by slapping leavened dough onto the hot walls of a clay tandoor. Its blistered crust and chewy crumb make it a daily table staple from villages to city bakeries.

43 min 8 243 cal

Bukme — Azerbaijani Thin Layered Pastry with Herbs - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Breads

Bukme (Bükmə) — Azerbaijani Thin Layered Pastry with Herbs

Bukme is a beloved Azerbaijani griddle pastry made from thin, layered dough wrapped around a fragrant herb filling. Often cooked on a saj or skillet, it’s a practical home food tied to spring greens and tea-table hospitality.

70 min 6 410 cal

Kaak — Lebanese Sesame Bread Rings with a Crisp Crust - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Breads

Kaak (كعك) — Lebanese Sesame Bread Rings with a Crisp Crust

Kaak are iconic Lebanese street-bread rings, often sold warm and heavily coated in sesame. Their lightly sweet, aromatic dough bakes up crisp outside and tender within, perfect for breakfast or a savory sandwich.

43 min 8 320 cal

Manoushe — Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread with Olive Oil - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Breads

Manoushe (مناقيش) — Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread with Olive Oil

Manoushe is a beloved Lebanese street bread baked to order and topped with za’atar and olive oil. It’s a breakfast staple across the Levant, eaten hot with fresh vegetables, olives, and tea.

37 min 6 410 cal

Naan-e Afghani — Afghan Tandoor-Baked Flatbread - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Breads

Naan-e Afghani (نان افغانی) — Afghan Tandoor-Baked Flatbread

Naan-e Afghani is a beloved Afghan bakery bread, traditionally slapped onto a hot tandoor wall for a blistered crust and soft, chewy center. This home version uses a very hot oven and stone/steel to echo that signature bakery texture and shine.

43 min 6 285 cal

Simit — Turkish Sesame-Crusted Bread Rings - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Breads

Simit (سيميت) — Turkish Sesame-Crusted Bread Rings

Simit is Istanbul’s iconic street bread: a chewy ring coated in molasses and heavily crusted with toasted sesame. It’s traditionally eaten for breakfast with tea, cheese, olives, or jam, and sold warm from street carts across Türkiye.

43 min 6 390 cal

Gözleme — Turkish Stuffed Flatbread with Spinach and Cheese - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Breads

Gözleme (Gözleme) — Turkish Stuffed Flatbread with Spinach and Cheese

Gözleme is a beloved Turkish griddle bread, traditionally rolled thin and filled before being crisped on a sac. This spinach-and-cheese version is a classic market-stall favorite, simple yet deeply satisfying with tea or ayran.

60 min 4 520 cal

Kutab with Greens — Azerbaijani Herb-Stuffed Griddled Flatbread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Breads

Kutab with Greens (قوتاب) — Azerbaijani Herb-Stuffed Griddled Flatbread

Kutab is a thin Azerbaijani flatbread folded over a fragrant bundle of herbs and griddled until freckled and tender. It’s a beloved springtime street and home food, often served with sumac and yogurt for a bright, tangy finish.

70 min 6 330 cal

Bolani — Afghan Stuffed Flatbread with Potato and Leek - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Breads

Bolani (بولانی) — Afghan Stuffed Flatbread with Potato and Leek

Bolani is a beloved Afghan street and home food: thin flatbread stuffed with savory vegetables and pan-fried until crisp. Potato and leek is one of the most classic fillings, often served with tangy yogurt or chutney for a satisfying snack or light meal.

60 min 6 430 cal

Turkish Pide — Boat-Shaped Flatbread with Cheese and Egg - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Breads

Turkish Pide (پیده) — Boat-Shaped Flatbread with Cheese and Egg

Pide is a beloved Turkish bakery staple, shaped like a little boat and baked until blistered and golden. This classic version is filled with melty cheese and finished with an egg for a rich, breakfast-to-dinner comfort food.

39 min 4 560 cal

Lahmacun — Turkish Thin Flatbread with Spiced Lamb Topping - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Breads

Lahmacun (لحم عجين) — Turkish Thin Flatbread with Spiced Lamb Topping

Lahmacun is a beloved Turkish street food: ultra-thin dough topped with a bright, peppery minced lamb mixture and baked fast until crisp at the edges. It’s traditionally served with parsley, onion, and lemon, then rolled for an easy handheld meal.

53 min 6 430 cal

Nan Sibzamini Paniri ( ‌ ) — Persian Cheesy Potato Bread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Nan Sibzamini Paniri (نان سیب‌زمینی پنیری) — Persian Cheesy Potato Bread

Persian-inspired cheesy potato bread made with a tender mashed-potato dough enriched with egg and yolk, filled with stretchy mozzarella, and pan-cooked until golden. Comforting, pillowy, and perfect with tea or yogurt.

95 min 6 420 cal

Nan-e Soup — Persian Dill-Infused Soup Bread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Nan-e Soup (نان سوپ) — Persian Dill-Infused Soup Bread

Soft, baton-shaped Persian soup breads scented with dried dill and lightly sweetened with honey. Brushed with olive oil and topped with sesame or nigella, they bake airy and tender—ideal for dipping into stews and soups.

148 min 8 241 cal

Nan-e Gousht — Persian Braided Meat Bread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Nan-e Gousht (نان گوشت) — Persian Braided Meat Bread

A golden Persian braided bread with a soft milk-enriched dough wrapped around a savory beef, tomato, and vegetable filling. Warm spices and a glossy egg wash make it a festive, sliceable centerpiece.

95 min 8 468 cal

Nan Panir va Piazcheh — Persian Cheese & Chive Flatbread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Nan Panir va Piazcheh (نان پنیر و پیازچه) — Persian Cheese & Chive Flatbread

Soft Persian flatbread filled with melted cheddar and fresh chives. This comforting bread is ideal for breakfast or tea time, echoing the classic pairing of cheese with herbs in Iranian home cooking.

125 min 8 250 cal

Astarayi Tareh — Caspian Herb and Feta Flatbread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Astarayi Tareh (آستارایی تره) — Caspian Herb and Feta Flatbread

A rustic Caspian flatbread inspired by Iran’s coastal Astara: a soft, golden yeast dough filled with sautéed spinach, parsley, cilantro, and spring onions, finished with salty feta. Comforting, fragrant, and perfect for sharing.

123 min 6 320 cal

Taftoon Bread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Taftoon Bread (نان تافتون)

Nan-e Taftoon is a soft, slightly chewy Persian flatbread with a tender crumb and lightly blistered surface. This home-oven method uses a hot baking steel or stone to mimic taftoon heat for authentic flavor and texture.

123 min 8 255 cal

Nan - e Sangak - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Nan-e Sangak (نان سنگک)

Nan-e Sangak is Iran’s iconic whole-wheat flatbread, traditionally stretched and baked on hot pebbles for a dimpled, crisp-edged crust and chewy center. This home method recreates the signature texture with a preheated stone/steel and a seeded dough.

200 min 6 379 cal

Barbari Bread - authentic persian recipe

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Persian · Breads

Barbari Bread (نان بربری)

Nan-e Barbari is Tehran’s iconic thick Persian flatbread with deep ridges, a glossy romal glaze, and a sesame-crusted top. This detailed method delivers a chewy interior and crisp, golden edges—perfect for breakfast with feta, herbs, and tea.

164 min 8 286 cal

🍽️ Bread Recipes

Garlic Naan (نان سیر) — Indian Garlic-Topped Tandoor-Style Flatbread

Shorgogal (شورگؤغال) — Azerbaijani Savory Saffron Layered Pastry

Pumpkin Qutab (Qutab Balqabaq) — Azerbaijani Pumpkin-Filled Griddled Flatbread

Chorek (چورک) — Azerbaijani Sweet Egg-Glazed Holiday Bread

Tandir Bread (Təndir Çörəyi) — Azerbaijani Tandoor Clay Oven Flatbread

Bukme (Bükmə) — Azerbaijani Thin Layered Pastry with Herbs

Kaak (كعك) — Lebanese Sesame Bread Rings with a Crisp Crust

Manoushe (مناقيش) — Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread with Olive Oil

Naan-e Afghani (نان افغانی) — Afghan Tandoor-Baked Flatbread

Simit (سيميت) — Turkish Sesame-Crusted Bread Rings

Gözleme (Gözleme) — Turkish Stuffed Flatbread with Spinach and Cheese

Kutab with Greens (قوتاب) — Azerbaijani Herb-Stuffed Griddled Flatbread

Bolani (بولانی) — Afghan Stuffed Flatbread with Potato and Leek

Turkish Pide (پیده) — Boat-Shaped Flatbread with Cheese and Egg

Lahmacun (لحم عجين) — Turkish Thin Flatbread with Spiced Lamb Topping

Nan Sibzamini Paniri (نان سیب‌زمینی پنیری) — Persian Cheesy Potato Bread

Nan-e Soup (نان سوپ) — Persian Dill-Infused Soup Bread

Nan-e Gousht (نان گوشت) — Persian Braided Meat Bread

Nan Panir va Piazcheh (نان پنیر و پیازچه) — Persian Cheese & Chive Flatbread

Astarayi Tareh (آستارایی تره) — Caspian Herb and Feta Flatbread

Taftoon Bread (نان تافتون)

Nan-e Sangak (نان سنگک)

Barbari Bread (نان بربری)