TURKISH BREAD RECIPE

Here’s a soft, fluffy, and easy Turkish Bread (Bazlama or Pide-style) recipe — perfect with dips, kebabs, or just warm with butter. 🇹🇷🍞

🍞 Turkish Bread (Flatbread Style – Bazlama)

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 4–6 breads)

• 500 g (about 3⅓ cups) all-purpose flour

• 7 g (1 packet) instant yeast

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1½ tsp salt

• 300 ml (1¼ cups) warm water

• 2 tbsp plain yogurt (adds softness)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

🥣 Instructions

1. Make the dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 min until frothy.

2. Add flour, salt, yogurt, and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.

3. Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or with a mixer) until smooth and elastic.

4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.

2. Shape the breads:

1. Punch down the dough and divide into 4–6 balls.

2. Roll each into a round about ½ cm (¼ inch) thick — like a thick flatbread.

3. Let rest 10–15 minutes (covered), so they puff better when cooking.

3. Cook the bread:

1. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

2. Cook each bread 1–2 min per side, until golden spots appear and it puffs.

3. Brush with melted butter or olive oil while hot (optional, but tasty!).

🧄 Optional Toppings

• Sprinkle with nigella seeds, sesame seeds, or za’atar before cooking.

• Brush with garlic butter or drizzle with olive oil + herbs after.

🍽️ Serve with:

• Hummus, baba ghanoush, or labneh

• Soups (like lentil soup)

• Grilled meats (kebabs, kofta)

• Or just plain with tea!