Description
Bazlama brings creamy Greek yogurt and traditional Turkish bread together in one irresistible flatbread. Warm, pillowy layers emerge from simple ingredients, inviting you to savor authentic Mediterranean comfort with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Greek-style yogurt
- 1.25 cups warm water (105-110˚F)
Leavening and Sweetening:
- 2.25 teaspoons active dried yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by dissolving it with sugar in warm water, allowing the mixture to froth and bloom for 5-10 minutes in a cozy environment.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt, olive oil, and salt into the activated yeast, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold flour and chopped parsley into the liquid mixture, transitioning from a wet blend to a cohesive dough using a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula.
- Transfer the nascent dough onto a generously floured surface, kneading methodically for 3-4 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic texture that rebounds when gently pressed.
- Partition the dough into 10 uniform segments, dusting each with a light flour veil and sheltering them beneath a pristine kitchen towel to relax for 15 minutes.
- Warm a medium sauté pan over moderate heat, then transform each dough portion into a 7-inch circular canvas by rolling carefully.
- Delicately brush the dough’s surface with olive oil, then place it oil-side down in the heated pan, immediately brushing the exposed side with additional oil.
- Monitor the flatbread’s transformation, watching for effervescent bubbles and golden-kissed undersides during 1-1.5 minutes of cooking.
- Execute a precise flip, allowing the reverse side to develop enticing golden speckles for 60-90 seconds, maintaining vigilance to prevent scorching.
- Conclude each flatbread with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley, then nestle the warm rounds within a soft kitchen towel to preserve their tender character.
- Once cooled, preserve the flatbreads in an airtight bag, ready to be revived by gentle reheating in a skillet or microwave when desired.
Notes
- Activated yeast transforms warm water into a bubbly, frothy mixture ready for dough magic.
- Greek yogurt adds creamy tanginess and helps create a soft, pillowy texture in the flatbread.
- Kneading develops gluten, ensuring the bread’s satisfying chew and perfect elastic consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg