Barbari Bread with Nigella and White Sesame Seeds

Name: Barbari Bread with Nigella and White Sesame Seeds
Yield: Makes two 14x6x1" loaves
Ingredients: 1 ¼-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons); 1 teaspoon sugar; 2½ teaspoons kosher salt; 4 cups bread flour, plus more for surface; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt; 2 teaspoons nigella or poppy seeds; 2 teaspoons white and/or black sesame seeds; Feta, tender herbs (such as mint, dill, cilantro, and/or parsley), and brined walnuts (for serving); A pizza stone

By Andy Baraghani

February 14, 2017

Bobbi Lin

Considered to be one of the thickest flatbreads in the world, the key to making barbari at home is to preheat a pizza stone in a very hot oven. The result? A deep golden brown bottom crust. Read more about throwing a Persian New Year feast here.

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