Taftan (bread)
| Alternative names | Taftoon |
|---|---|
| Type | Bread |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Region or state | Iran |
| Main ingredients | Flour, saffron, cardamom |
Taftan or taftoon (Persian: تافتان) is a leavened flour bread from Iran, introduced to Kuwaiti and South Asian cuisines. It is made with refined flour, milk, yoghurt, and eggs and baked in a clay oven. It is sometimes flavoured with saffron and a small amount of cardamom powder, and may be decorated with seeds such as poppy seeds.