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Turkish Bazlama Flatbread

Turkish Bazlama is a yeast leavened flat bread which turns out super soft and fluffy.This is very similar to Indian naan and also Arabic kubus but this is thicker and softer.

Ingredients

  • 500 Gram All purpose flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 170 Grams Warm water
  • 1 ½ Tsp Instant yeast
  • 180 Grams Yoghurt
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • Butter

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add ½ cup of the flour. Add sugar and salt. Mix well.
  • Pour warm water, yeast and yoghurt into it and mix well.
  • Add remaining flour into it gradually and mix until combined.
  • Pour olive oil and knead well for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place in a well greased bowl and let it rise in war, place for about 2 hours.
  • Divide into 8 balls.
  • Roll it into flatbreads of medium thickness. It shouldn't be too thin or too thick.
  • Place it on a hot griddle/skillet. Once you start seeing very small bubble on top of the bread, flip it.
  • Once the bottom of the bread gets brown spots, flip it again and you can see the flat bread puffing up fully.
  • Spread butter on top of the bread and serve. It is best when eaten fresh.