Description
Soft, airy Turkish bread made with olive oil and yogurt for authentic texture and golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water (110°F)
2¼ tsp instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
1½ tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp sesame or nigella seeds
Instructions
1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let rest 10 minutes.
2. Add olive oil, yogurt, and salt; gradually mix in flour.
3. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
4. Let dough rise 1 hour until doubled.
5. Divide and shape into two ovals; rest 15–20 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 475°F.
7. Press pattern on top, brush with oil, sprinkle seeds.
8. Bake 8–10 minutes until golden and puffed.
Notes
Yogurt adds softness and a mild tang. Store wrapped for 2 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 loaf
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1.2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0