Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread

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Bazlama is a simple and delicious village bread that I learned to prepare after moving to Turkey. Normally it is cooked in an outdoor oven but it works just as well on the stove top. It's best served warm.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 flatbreads
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • ½ cup Greek-style yogurt

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Dissolve the yeast, sugar, and salt in the warm water. Add the water and yogurt to the flour and mix well. The dough will be soft but not sticky. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rise at room temperature for 3 hours.

  2. Cut the dough into four portions. Shape the dough into rounds and flatten each round as though you're making pizza dough. Cover the rounds with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

  3. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one dough round in the skillet and bake until brown spots appear on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip the bread and bake for an additional minute. Remove the bread and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.

  4. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.

Recipe Tip

If you can't find Greek-style yogurt, use regular yogurt and reduce water in the recipe to 1 1/4 cups.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

505 Calories
4g Fat
100g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 505
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1766mg 77%
Total Carbohydrate 100g 36%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 30%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 170mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.