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Lavash baking master class

Lavash baking master class

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As an old proverb says, "bread is the staff of life" and in Armenia this bread is undoubtedly lavash. Thin and soft, baked in the blazing heat of a tonir, lavash has long held a special place in Armenian culture and daily life. It is more than food – it is a symbol of hospitality, family warmth and traditions carefully passed down through generations.

For centuries, the act of making lavash was almost a ritual, mastered above all by women. Everyone ate it, from humble peasants to noble princes, cherishing not only its taste but also its remarkable ability to stay fresh for days. In 2014, UNESCO inscribed "The preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional Armenian bread lavash" on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, affirming its role as a symbol of national identity.

During the master class, you'll have the rare chance to touch this millennia-old tradition: rolling out the dough, feeling the heat of the tonir and baking your very own lavash. And finally, savor it the Armenian way – with fresh greens and homemade cheese. The aroma of hot lavash, just taken from the oven, will stay with you forever, becoming part of your own memories of Armenia.