Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
23%
Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread
240 min.
4
488kcal

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Experience the delightful taste of Bazlama, a traditional Turkish flatbread that is sure to elevate your meals and impress your guests. This vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only simple to make but also offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with the rich culinary heritage of Turkey. With its soft, pillowy texture and slightly chewy crust, Bazlama is perfect for scooping up dips, wrapping around grilled vegetables, or simply enjoying with a drizzle of olive oil.

What makes this flatbread truly special is its unique combination of ingredients, including Greek-style yogurt, which adds a subtle tang and enhances the dough's moisture. The process of making Bazlama is a labor of love, requiring a few hours of rising time that allows the flavors to develop beautifully. As you knead the dough and shape it into rounds, you'll find the experience both therapeutic and rewarding.

Once cooked on a hot skillet, each piece of Bazlama emerges with golden-brown spots, inviting you to take a bite. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty stew, using it as a base for a delicious sandwich, or enjoying it on its own, this flatbread is versatile and satisfying. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the bustling streets of Turkey with every delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 ounce active yeast dry
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • tablespoon sugar white
  • 0.5 cup yogurt greek-style

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Dissolve the yeast, sugar, and salt in the warm water.
  2. Add the water and yogurt to the flour and mix well. The dough will be soft but not sticky. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rise at room temperature for 3 hours.
  3. Cut the dough into four portions. Shape the dough into rounds and flatten each round as though you're making pizza dough. Cover the rounds with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  5. Place one dough round in the skillet and bake until brown spots appear on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip the bread and bake for an additional minute.
  6. Remove the bread and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  7. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein13.56%
Fat2.75%
Carbs83.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.27
Glycemic Load
71.1
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.98913044118%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.56kcal
24.38%
Fat:1.46g
2.25%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.49%
Carbohydrates:100.02g
33.34%
Net Carbohydrates:96.16g
34.97%
Sugar:4.15g
4.61%
Cholesterol:1.25mg
0.42%
Sodium:1760.98mg
76.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.2g
32.41%
Vitamin B1:1.18mg
78.78%
Folate:271.96µg
67.99%
Selenium:45.01µg
64.3%
Vitamin B2:0.76mg
44.66%
Manganese:0.86mg
43.24%
Vitamin B3:8.15mg
40.73%
Iron:5.87mg
32.62%
Phosphorus:180.29mg
18.03%
Fiber:3.85g
15.41%
Copper:0.21mg
10.39%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.69%
Magnesium:32.14mg
8.03%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.75%
Potassium:186.34mg
5.32%
Calcium:50.8mg
5.08%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.88%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.94%
Source:Allrecipes