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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
Energy280 kcal
Protein8.6 g
Carbohydrates54 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat1.5 g
Fiber2.2 g
Sodium450 mg

Typical values; recipes vary.

Texture

  • Ridged glossy crust
  • Thick soft crumb

Typical ingredients

  • Wheat Flour
  • Water
  • Yeast
  • Salt

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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

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