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Nutritional Values

🔥340kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾53gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Fatir

How to order / say it
Say it Фатир — [fa-teer]
Order Can I get some Fatir bread?
Locally Ман кисаҳои Фатир мехоҳам.
Say locally

Fatir is a flaky, layered flatbread often served with tea.

Why try it?

Fatir is symbolic of Pamiri simplicity yet richness, showcasing the ingenuity of local bread-making that adds warmth and texture to any meal.

How it tastes

Light and flaky with a delicate buttery flavor, Fatir is a versatile bread enjoyed plain or with sweet or savory accompaniments.

Origin & History — first documented: 1650

Fatir has been a staple since the 17th century, initially made by nomadic people in Pamir, it evolved as a favored bread for its ease of preparation and storage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g flour
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 180 ml water
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, water, and salt to form a dough.
  2. 2 Roll dough thin, spread butter, and fold.
  3. 3 Roll again and repeat.
  4. 4 Shape into discs and pan-fry until browned.
  5. 5 Serve warm or at room temperature.

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