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Nutritional Values
260kcal
8gProtein
54gCarbs
1gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Matnakash
How to order / say it
Say it
Մատնաքաշ — [mat-na-kash]
Order
I'll have the Matnakash, please.
Locally
Կխնդրեմ մատնաքաշ:
Say locally
Traditional Armenian bread with a golden crust.
Why try it?
More than just bread, Matnakash embodies Yerevan's traditional bread-making skill and community heritage.
How it tastes
Soft and moist inside with a slightly chewy crust, offering a mild but rich flour flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Originating in Yerevan, this bread has been baked since the early 20th century as a staple in local bakeries.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🌾 10 g yeast
- 🍯 20 g sugar
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🌾 300 ml water
Method
- 1 Mix yeast, water, and sugar, let it foam.
- 2 Combine with flour and salt, knead into dough.
- 3 Shape dough, let rise, and bake until golden.
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