turkish bread recipe

This is a super soft and fluffy and delicious Turkish Bread called Bazlama. Tastes amazing when slathered with some butter or olive oil. Tastes even better with mutton or lamb stew/curry! If you want to make perfectly soft Turkish flatbread every time, follow the 6 simple tips mentioned here.

How to make Turkish Bread-Tips to make them soft and puff up

all purpose flour or Maida

water

plain unsweetened yogurt (at room temperature)

dry yeast

sugar

salt

tbsp. olive oil

In a big bowl take lukewarm water. Add sugar and yeast.

Give it a quick stir to dissolve the sugar and let the yeast bloom for 10 to 15 minutes

The mixture should turn frothy. If you don't see any bubbles or any froth you probably need to use new yeast!

Add all purpose flour, salt, plain unsweetened yogurt and olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Combine to form a dough. Make sure that the dough is slightly sticky and wet (you may need to add one or two more tablespoons of water)

Add another tablespoon of olive oil and the dough should come together

Knead the dough well and shape it like a ball

Rub some olive oil on the walls of the bowl so the dough doesn't stick too much to the bowl

Cover the door with a cling wrap or a lid and place it in a warm place for 1 hour

The dough should have doubled in size

Sprinkle some dry flour on your work surface and place the expanded dough on it. Carefully fold the dough to form a loaf shape and divide it into four portions

Make sure not to need the dough anymore. We want to preserve the air pockets that have formed so that the flat bread turns out soft

Make smooth balls out of the four portions, cover them and let them rest for 10 minutes

Sprinkle some dry flour on your work surface, press and flatten the dough balls

Briefly use your rolling pin to flatten the dough to 8-10-inch circles

Pre-heat your pan for 5 minutes on medium-high heat and place the rolled out dough

After 20 to 30 seconds you will see little bubbles coming up, at this point you can flip the bread and cook for another 30 seconds

Flip the bread another time and this time it should start to puff up

After it has totally puffed up, flip it back and cook for another 20 to 30 seconds

Cover the flatbread with a cloth to keep it soft and warm

Possible toppings on the bread: butter, olive oil, chilli flakes, chopped coriander or parsley

Tip 1: Make the dough with plain unsweetened yogurt instead of milk. This will make the bread softer and tastier

Tip 2: The consistency of the dough should be super soft. Initially the dough is going to feel wet and sticky but it's going to come together as soon as you add a little bit oil. If your dough is dry and hard your flatbread will turn out like a pizza base lol!

Tip 3: Once the dough has fermented and expanded, don't knead it anymore. This way they would be minimal gluten formation and the flatbreads will turn out softer

Tip 4: When you make the dough balls or when you roll out the dough, make sure there are no holes or cracks otherwise the flatbread will not puff up

Tip 5: Make sure to preheat the pan for 5 minutes on medium-high heat before cooking the bread. If the pan is on low heat your bread won't puff up very well

Tip 6: Make sure to wrap the flatbread in a cloth as soon as it comes off the pan. This way they will stay warm and soft

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This Turkish bread recipe is so incredibly easy to make and oh-so delicious. The bread turns out thick and fluffy, and it has just the perfect chewiness to it. Plus, there's no kneading required! Seriously, once you've made this homemade Turkish bread once, you'll want to make it all the time.

The Easiest Turkish Bread Recipe Ever | No Kneading Necessary

All Purpose Flour

Baking Powder

Caster Sugar

Instant Active Dry Yeast

Salt

Just over 3/4 cups (300 grams) Warm Water

tbsp. Olive Oil

tbsp. Black and White Sesame Seeds

Mix flour, baking powder, caster sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a big bowl and make a hole in the middle.

Pour the water and mix until well incorporated. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the dough in an irregular oval shape (around ¾ inch thick).

Cover with a kitchen towel and let it proof for 1 more hour.

Using your fingers, make a shape of an inner oval around 1 ½ inches from the border, and then make diagonal marks using a long knife.

Top with olive oil and black and white sesame seeds.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

This with shredded cheese on top to make a pide is the most amazing thing.

Made this just now and it’s phenomenal!!!

It is authentic bread. Very delicious and was impressed. Going to make again.

This Homemade No-Knead Turkish Pide Bread Recipe can be whipped up in no time! A staple in Turkish cuisine and a must-try for bread lovers!

Turkish Pide Bread (No Knead)

all-purpose flour

tsp sugar

instant yeast

olive oil

sesame seeds

Nigella seeds (or black sesame seeds)

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and mix with a spoon into a sticky dough (do not knead).

Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for one hour.

Place the dough on a well-floured surface and form it into a rectangle or circle (~0.4 inch/1 cm thick). Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rise for another 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 445°F (230°C).

Gently press your fingertips into the dough to create diagonal lines. Brush the flatbread with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame and Nigella seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack before cutting.

This worked exactly as written, thanks! Absolutely wonderful and so easy! Better then the turkish restaurant near me. Thank you for the recipe!

It actually did!  Thank you!  It was very good and perfect for our döners!  I'm making more this week!

Oh, boy....... simple recipe with outstanding results. I used “Everything Bagel” topping with some extra sesame seeds because I love them.  Perfect!

Perfect recipe - my Turkish husband loved it

I made this to go with a Turkish mezze takeaway. I was a little worried because the dough was quite sticky but I needn't have been, my family loved it and my daughter thought it had been made by the lady that provided the food, so overall a great success. I think they were pleased that I'd made it as they will get to have it again! Thank you.

I just made this yesterday, and it turned out great! I used to be able to buy this in Australia, but since moving to the USA it’s been hard to find. I love eating it with hummus. It didn’t occur to me to try and make it myself until this week, so I looked for an easy recipe and ended up here. This recipe is easy and tastes yum! Unfortunately, my oven just died so it’s going to be a while before I can make it again but I’m definitely saving this recipe. Thank you!

Made this last night for the first time.  Turned out really, really good.  I actually baked mine in a cake tin as I found this the easiest way to get it nice and round!!.  My husband and son both thought it was delicious.  I will definitely be saving this recipe - Thanks

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