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Breads

In Iran, bread (*nān*) is a cultural anchor treated with profound reverence. This section documents staples of the Persian bakery.
Nān-e Barbarī [Classic Thick Flatbread | vegan]

Nān-e Barbarī [Classic Thick Flatbread | vegan]

One of Iran's most popular and recognizable flatbreads. The name references the Barbari people of Khorasan, a historical region in northeastern Iran, from where the bread is said to originate.
Max Hoberman 09 May 2026

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