lavash
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lavash (countable and uncountable, plural lavashes)
A soft, thin flatbread made with flour, water, yeast, and salt, baked in a tandoor. Toasted sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds are sometimes sprinkled on it before baking. Traditionally made in Armenia and other countries of the Caucasus and the Middle East.
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Thanks to Mehriban Aliyeva's support, Azerbaijan's mugham, ashug art, Azerbaijan's tar-performing arts, kamancha, lavash, kalagayi and others included in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
Fresh lavash is prepared and baked in house.
The food is usually eaten with lavash, traditional thin bread.