Iran · Western Asia
Barbari
Also known as نان بربری
A thick oval Iranian flatbread brushed with a flour-water roux (roomal) before baking, giving its ridged top a distinctive glossy sheen.
Method
Deck Oven
Hydration
68%
water to flour
Glycemic index
70
High GI
Energy
280 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 4
- chewiness
- 6
- aroma
- 6
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 280 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Ridged glossy crust
- Thick soft crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

