Lahvosh is a thin, crusty bread from Armenia that can be soft or crunchy. Traditional recipes use only flour, water, and salt, while modern versions may include yeast and seeds. It can be used for sandwiches, dips, and appetizers.
Lahvosh is a thin crusty bread originally from Armenia. When fresh, lahvosh is like a very thin flatbread and is soft and pliable. As the bread ages, it becomes more crunchy and cracker-like. Some manufacturers make lahvosh that is soft and pliable for use in sandwiches and wraps, while others skip the soft stage and make a bread that comes straight out of the oven like a crunchy cracker. In markets, lahvosh can also be seen labeled as “Armenian cracker bread” or lawosh. This food is very common in Middle Eastern markets and some shops with a gourmet food selection may also carry it.
The traditional lahvosh is made only of flour, water and salt. These ingredients are mixed into a dough which is rolled out into thin sheets; sheets of pasta are pressed against the wall of a traditional wood-burning oven for cooking. When the bread is baked, it naturally falls from the oven wall, allowing the baker to pick it up. This traditional method of making lahvosh is still used in parts of the Middle East.
Modern lahvosh can also include yeast, especially thicker versions that are made for wraps and sandwiches. Lahvosh of this thickness is currently rarely seen in Armenia and the Middle East, although it is popular in the United States. Cooks from other regions may also add roasted seeds such as sesame and poppy seeds to their lahvosh before cooking. The seeds add a crunchy crunch and some flavor to the finished bread.
In crunchy cracker form, lahvosh goes well with an assortment of dips and dips. It can also be used as an eating implement, which is a traditional use of flatbread in general in many countries. Wineries can also keep a supply of lahvosh on hand, as the bread is relatively plain and can be eaten between wine tastings to clear the palate. Lahvosh is also sometimes used for appetizer platters, as it holds up well as a base for holding pates, tapenades, and cheeses.
Soft lahvosh can be wrapped around ingredients to make a sandwich and can also be displayed at the table for the purpose of collecting food. Some bakeries produce it in large sheets and cut into sections needed for various foods. The soft shape of this bread can also be flavored with ingredients such as spinach or dried tomatoes and used as a wrap for appetizers. Incidentally, hard lahvosh can often be made soft by being sprinkled with water and left in a plastic bag for a few hours.
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