Bagharj

Bagharj
Alternative namesBagharch
TypeRitual bread
Place of originArmenia
Serving temperatureWarm or room temperature
Main ingredientsFlour, water, yeast, salt, butter, sugar, eggs
VariationsWith or without salt; sweet (sugar dough) or plain

Bagharj (Armenian: բաղարջ, Armenian pronunciation: [bɑˈʁɑɾd͡ʒ]) is a traditional Armenian bread with both ritual and everyday uses. Depending on the recipe, it can be either salty or unsalted. In Armenian folk culture, bagharj is attributed with symbolic and magical meanings.