If you’re craving homemade bread but don’t want to deal with all the hassle, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you. This Turkish flatbread is not only easy to make, but it’s also incredibly versatile. Whether you want to enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this bread can do it all. Use it to hold sweet sauces, make a personal pizza, or create a delicious sandwich. You won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
To make this delicious Turkish bread, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 5 oz. warm milk
- 5 oz. warm water
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
- Parsley and chili flakes for garnish (optional)
Let’s Get Cooking!
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the warm milk, warm water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk mixture. Let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and cooking oil.
- Mix everything together until a dough forms. You can use a wooden spoon or your hands for this step.
- Once the dough comes together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide it into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Roll out each dough ball into a circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
- Cook the bread on the preheated skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Once cooked, remove the bread from the skillet and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- If desired, garnish the bread with some chopped parsley and chili flakes for added flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy your homemade Turkish bread warm or at room temperature. It’s perfect on its own, but it also pairs well with dips, spreads, or as an accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Now that you have this easy and delicious recipe, there’s no need to buy store-bought bread. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy fresh, homemade Turkish bread whenever you want. So go ahead and give it a try – we promise you won’t be disappointed!
BONUS RECIPE: MY MOTHER’S FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS
This Cream Puff recipe is well-known in my family and among those to whom I’ve served it.
These cream puffs are unlike any other you’ve ever had. The secret to my mother’s famous cream puffs is her incredible filling. Some people try to pass off a filling of tasteless vanilla pudding as a filling. This time, no.
This filling has a pudding basis, but with the addition of whipped heavy cream, you can’t go wrong. It’s luscious, rich, and all a cream puff filling should be! The shells are also extremely light, giving them the ideal vehicle for all of that delicious cream!
You can even create and freeze the shells ahead of time! You can also create the cream ahead of time. Simply stuff them before serving. I’ve even stuffed them the night before and they’re still delicious the next day. I would simply hold off on the powdered sugar because it can go bad in the fridge.
Ingredients:
1 pound of butter (8 tablespoons)
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 cup flour
FAMOUS MOM’S FILLING:
1 quart thick cream
1 (3.4 OUNCE) PACKAGE vanilla pudding in a hurry
13 cups milk
MY MOTHER’S FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS:
Bring the butter, water, and vanilla extract to a boil in a saucepan.
Stir in the flour until it leaves the side of the saucepan and forms a ball.
Remove and allow to cool.
4 eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
Drop by T. onto cookie sheets coated with parchment paper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees.
ALLOW TO COOL.
Cut in half and fill with Mom’s filling.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Filling: In a mixer, combine the cream, pudding powder, and milk until it reaches the consistency of whipped cream!
