Turkish Bazlama Flat Bread (Print Version)
Traditional Turkish flatbread with soft, pillowy texture and golden crust. Perfect warm with butter, for wraps, or serving alongside dips.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) instant dry yeast
03 - 1½ teaspoons sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1¼ cups lukewarm water
06 - ½ cup plain yogurt, room temperature
→ For Cooking
07 - 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, for brushing (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Add room temperature yogurt to the yeast mixture and whisk until well incorporated.
03 - Gradually add flour and salt, mixing with a wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with dough hook, until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
05 - Place dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down the risen dough and turn onto a floured surface. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball.
07 - Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6-inch round, approximately ⅓ inch thick. Keep remaining dough covered to prevent drying.
08 - Heat a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until properly hot.
09 - Place one flatbread in the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown with bubbles forming across the surface.
10 - Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. The bread should puff up nicely.
11 - Brush with olive oil or melted butter while warm if desired. Stack cooked flatbreads and cover with a kitchen towel to keep soft and pliable.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They bake up impossibly fast, turning your stovetop into a personal bakery in under 30 minutes
- The yogurt creates the most tender interior I've ever found in a flatbread no dry disappointing texture here
02 -
- If your dough feels impossibly sticky, resist adding flour the yogurt needs time to hydrate and it will become more manageable as you knead
- The puff is what you're after when those bubbles form on the surface, you know the heat is perfect
03 -
- Substitute Greek yogurt for regular if you want an even tangier flavor and slightly tighter crumb
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic or chopped fresh herbs to the dough during the final knead