Turkish bread

 

Simple Turkish Flatbread (Bazlama) Recipe

This is an easy, yeast-leavened flatbread cooked in a pan.

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute like allulose)

1 cup warm water

1/2 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix the dough: In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water, yogurt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth (about 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer).

2. Let it rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

3. Divide & shape: Punch down the dough and divide it into 6-8 pieces. Roll each into a circle about 1/4-inch thick.

4. Cook in a pan: Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and puffed.

5. Serve warm with butter, olive oil, or dips like hummus or tzatziki.

Would you prefer a traditional Turkish Pide (oven-baked bread) recipe instead?