Turkish Bread

5g protein · 1 h 55 min · 131 kcal

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Turkish Bread

Indulge in the authentic flavors of Turkish Bread, a golden-brown loaf that's irresistibly soft inside and crusty on the outside. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and bursting with tantalizing aroma, this bread will instantly elevate any meal. Whether you're dipping it, stuffing it, or savoring it solo, this versatile loaf offers you a culinary journey to Turkey without leaving your kitchen.

1 h 55 min16 servings131 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make The Starter: In a large bowl combine the yeast with the ¾ cup of warm water and mix well. Add the 1 cup of flour and stir everything together until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make The Dough: Remove the plastic wrap and the mixture a bit. If the yeast was good, the mixture should have bubbled up and doubled in size. Stir in the other 1 cup of warm water, then add the 3 cups of flour and teaspoon of salt. Stir it well with a wooden spoon or spatula until there are no more lumps. Cover the bowl again with plastic wrap and let it rest for another 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make A Dough Ball: Flour your work surface well, then turn the dough onto your work surface. Sprinkle additional flour over the dough. The dough will be sticky so use a bench scraper to turn the dough over about 6 or 8 times, then shape it into a ball.

  4. 4

    Prep For Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F and place a roasting pan with about 2 inches of water on the bottom rack. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Form The Bread: Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into an oval or round shape until it's about ¾ inch thick. Place the flattened dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for another 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Make The Egg Wash: Meanwhile, make the egg/flour wash. In a small bowl whisk the flour with the warm water and egg.

  7. 7

    Apply Egg Wash and Create Dimples: Brush the egg wash over each piece of flat dough. Use your fingers to create dimples into each piece of dough as seen in pictures. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.

  8. 8

    Bake The Bread: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

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