Iranian Barbari
Iranian Barbari is a traditional flatbread made with strong bread flour, water, yeast and olive oil. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the silky dough to a consistent elasticity, so you get airy, golden loaves with the characteristic chewy crumb. Ideal as a snack or side, this Persian classic brings bakery-quality bread to your home kitchen.
About this recipe
Iranian Barbari Thermomix TM7 brings the iconic Persian flatbread with its crisp crust and chewy crumb straight into your kitchen. If you search for an easy bread recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is it: only strong bread flour, water, dried instant yeast, sea salt and olive oil come together into a silky dough that the TM7 kneads into perfect elasticity without sticky hands. Traditionally baked in long, grooved loaves and brushed with oil before baking, Barbari is ideal as a snack with cheese and herbs, alongside soup, or as a quick weekend baking project. The strong bread flour develops plenty of gluten thanks to the machine's consistent kneading, giving the bread its characteristic open texture and airy bite. Serve it warm at breakfast, tear it shared at dinner, or pack it in a lunchbox the next day. With this Thermomix TM7 recipe, authentic Iranian bakery bread becomes achievable any day of the week.
Preparation tips
- Give the kneaded Barbari dough enough time to rise until visibly doubled, as strong bread flour needs a generous proof to develop its airy crumb and signature open structure.
- Dimple the risen Barbari loaves lengthwise with oiled fingertips before baking and brush generously with olive oil, so the characteristic grooves stay visible and the crust turns golden.
- Store leftover Barbari wrapped in a clean tea towel to keep the crust crisp; refresh briefly under a hot grill before serving with cheese, soup or dips.
Recipe variations
- Sprinkle the Barbari with nigella seeds, sesame seeds or za'atar before baking for an aromatic Persian twist that pairs beautifully with the olive oil brushed crust.
- Make a festive version by shaping the dough into smaller individual flatbreads, ideal for sharing at a brunch table or buffet with hummus and grilled vegetables.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the strong bread flour directly in the mixing bowl, so every Barbari loaf turns out consistently well balanced. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 kneads the bread dough into a smooth, elastic ball while you grease the baking tray and prepare the oven. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the water to the ideal warmth for the dried instant yeast happens with controlled precision, guaranteeing a lively rise every time. [Precision Control]
- Mixing the sea salt, olive oil and water evenly into the flour gives the Barbari dough a uniform texture without any manual stirring. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding coarse sea salt into a fine consistency takes seconds and distributes the seasoning evenly throughout the dough. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- strong white bread flour
- fine sea salt
- water
- dried instant yeast
- olive oil