Name: Bazlama (Turkish Griddle Flatbread)
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 cup all-purpose flour, about 375 g, spooned and leveled; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; ¾ cup plain whole-milk yogurt, Turkish-style or full-fat, at room temperature; ¼ cup warm water, about 105°F (40°C), added as needed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter, melted, for brushing the hot breads

Bazlama (Turkish Griddle Flatbread)

Bazlama is a thick, soft Turkish griddle flatbread enriched with yogurt and olive oil, cooked in a dry pan instead of an oven. It is an everyday bread at Turkish tables, served with breakfast, soups and cheese.

Total time

1 hr 32 min

Prep

1 hr 20 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

Per serving

430 kcal

Ingredients

3 cup all-purpose flour, about 375 g, spooned and leveled Swap
1 tsp instant yeast Swap
1 tsp sugar Swap
1 tsp salt
¾ cup plain whole-milk yogurt, Turkish-style or full-fat, at room temperature
¼ cup warm water, about 105°F (40°C), added as needed
1 tbsp olive oil Swap
1 tbsp butter, melted, for brushing the hot breads Swap

Equipment

cast-iron skillet, rolling pin, clean towel

Method

Stir the sugar and yeast into the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.
Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, then add the yogurt, the yeast water and the olive oil and stir until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic and slightly tacky and springs back when pressed; add a spoonful of flour only if it sticks badly.
Cover the bowl and leave the dough in a warm spot for about 1 hour, hands-off, until it has doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 4 pieces, shape each into a ball, and roll each on a floured surface into a round about 8 inches (20 cm) across and 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick; rest them covered for 15 minutes.
Heat a dry cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium heat (about 375°F / 190°C) and cook each bazlama for 3 to 4 minutes per side, covering the pan with a lid for the second side, until golden-brown spots appear and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Brush each hot bread with melted butter, wrap it in a clean towel for 5 minutes to soften, and serve warm with cheese, olives or soup.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 430
Protein: 12g
Carbs: 75g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 3g

Protein 11%Carbs 70%Fat 19%

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

turkish · side-dish · flatbread · bread · vegetarian · yogurt

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