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Easiest Barbari Bread Ever! (Quick Air Fryer Method)

Easiest Barbari Bread Ever! (Quick Air Fryer Method)

Course Airfryer Recipes, baking bread, easy recipe, flatbread
Cuisine iranian cuisine, iranian food, persian cuisine, Persian Food
Keyword Easiest Barbari Bread Ever! (Quick Air Fryer Method)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 pieces
Author Labsalliebe

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: AIR FRYER BARBARI BREAD

TO ACTIVATE THE YEAST

  • 15 g Fresh yeast
  • or 1 tbsp Active dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Lukewarm water

FOR THE NAN-E BARBARI DOUGH

  • 280 -300 g Flour Type 00
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 150 ml Lukewarm water
  • 1 tbsp Butter softened

FOR THE ROOMAL (THE GLAZE)

  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 4 tbsp Water

TOPPINGS

  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds and/or
  • 1 tbsp Nigella seeds Black cumin

Instructions

STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BARBARI

  1. GET THE YEAST PARTY STARTED

  2. Mix the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water in a small bowl.

  3. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it gets nice and bubbly—that’s how you know the yeast is alive and kicking!

  4. KNEAD THE DOUGH

  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

  6. Pour in your activated yeast mixture along with the remaining lukewarm water.

  7. Give it a rough mix, then add the butter.

  8. Now, get in there and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.

  9. Cover the bowl and let it rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes.

  10. PREP THE ROOMAL (GLAZE)

  11. While the dough is rising, mix the flour and water in a small saucepan.

  12. Heat it gently on the stove, stirring constantly, until it turns into a thick, sticky paste.

  13. Set it aside to cool down until it’s just lukewarm.

  14. SHAPE YOUR FLATBREAD

  15. After 30 minutes, give the dough a quick punch to let the air out and divide it into two equal pieces.

  16. Line your Air Fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper cut to size.

  17. Take one half of the dough and use your hands to stretch it into a long, oval flatbread.

  18. Brush it generously with the warm Roomal glaze.

  19. Pro tip: Use your fingers to press those deep, iconic ridges into the dough—don’t be shy, press down firmly!

  20. Repeat to make sure they stay.

  21. Sprinkle with a good handful of sesame and nigella seeds.

  22. BAKE TO GOLDEN PERFECTION

  23. Pop it into the Air Fryer at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–18 minutes until it’s beautifully golden brown.

  24. For the best result, carefully flip the bread after about 10–12 minutes to make sure both sides get that perfect crunch.