Lavash is a traditional flatbread claimed by many food specialists to be Armenian in origin, but it is well-known and prepared throughout Western Asia (most noteably Iran and Türkiye) and the Caucasus (most noteably Azerbaijan). The dough con... READ MORE
Traditionally consumed at Barbaroba, the feast of St. Barbara, lobiani is a popular Georgian bread that is filled with mashed kidney beans and flavored with onions, parsley, coriander, and black pepper. The dough consists of flour, yeast, salt, an... READ MORE
Qutab is one of the most famous dishes in Azerbaijan. Similar in shape to a quesadilla, qutab is made with paper-thin dough, stuffed with a variety of ingredients, folded, and usually baked in saj, a traditional Azerbaijani fryin... READ MORE
Shotis puri or shoti is a Georgian baton-like bread made with whole wheat flour, salt, water, and yeast. It is traditionally baked until golden brown in a deep, circular oven called a tone. The freshly baked bread is then placed ... READ MORE
A culinary delicacy coming from Artsakh, or the Nagorno-Karabakh region, zhingyalov khats is a traditional flatbread that contains a variety of herbs and greens. Often considered a lavash with herb filling, this flatbread typically consists of a t... READ MORE
Chvishtari is a traditional cornbread originating from Svaneti. It's usually made with a combination of cornflour, milk, eggs, oil, salt, and sulguni cheese. The dough is kneaded with the cheese until it becomes firm and smooth. It is then flatten... READ MORE
Khychin is a traditional filled flatbread originating from the regions of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. This thin flatbread is made from unleavened dough and it's filled with boiled potatoes, local cheese, or meat with fresh herbs. T... READ MORE
Tabani is a traditional flatbread originating from the region of Udmurtia. This type of thick pancake or flatbread is based on a sourdough batter that can be made from wheat or buckwheat flour. Other ingredients include water or milk, yeast, sugar... READ MORE
Peda is a traditional type of bread originating from Armenia. The bread is usually made with a combination of white flour, olive oil, yeast, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, and sesame seeds. In order to prepare it, sugar and yeast are added into a warm m... READ MORE