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

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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