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A stack of freshly baked Turkish bread, brushed with herb-infused butter and sprinkled with parsley. The bread has a golden-brown, slightly crispy surface with soft, fluffy layers inside, perfect for pairing with dips or as a side dish.

No-Knead Turkish Bread (Bazlama)

A simple, fluffy bread perfect for wrapping and dipping.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: bread, side
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Bread flour or all-purpose flour (4 cups)
  • 160 ml Warm milk ⅔ cup
  • 160 ml Warm water ⅔ cup
  • 10 g Instant dry yeast 1.5 tbsp
  • 10 g Sugar 1 tbsp
  • 8 g Salt 0.8 tbsp
  • Topping optional:
  • 20 g Melted unsalted butter or olive oil
  • Chopped parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Container For mixing the dough ingredients.
  • 1 Rolling pin For flattening the dough.
  • 1 Thick Pan A heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan works best for even cooking.
  • 1 Clean Cloth For covering the bread and keeping it soft during baking.

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast in a container and stir until well mixed.
  2. Add flour and salt to the mixture, then stir until a dough forms. Knead by hand until smooth and no longer sticky.
  3. Cover the dough and allow it to proof until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape them into rounds. Cover with a plastic bag.
  5. Roll each round to a size of 18 cm in diameter, ensuring it's 5 mm thick.
  6. Heat a pan over medium heat. Place the dough rounds in the pan and cook on each side until bubbles form. flip when necessary.
  7. Once the bread puffs up like a balloon, reduce the heat to low and continue baking.
  8. Cover with a cloth to prevent drying out while baking.
  9. Brush the cooked bread with melted butter or olive oil, and top with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This bread is incredibly versatile—use it as a wrap for your favorite dishes like chicken shawarma, or enjoy it alongside a hearty curry like butter chicken. The bread freezes well, making it easy to prepare in advance for quick meals.

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