Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread Recipe
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Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread

By: sharwna 
"Bazlama is a simple and delicious village bread that I learned to prepare after moving to Turkey. Normally it is cooked in an outdoor oven but it works just as well on the stove top. It's best served warm."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 4 flatbreads
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Dissolve the yeast, sugar, and salt in the warm water. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. 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. Remove the bread and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  4. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • If you can't find Greek-style yogurt (suzme), use regular yogurt and reduce the water in the recipe to 1 1/4 cups.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 505 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Gypsy   view full review
In Turkey, we make our bazlamas stuffed w/feta and parsley, ground beef w/tomato, or mash...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2010 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Epic deliciousness! I felt like a hobbit eating these! I think this would make for a fantastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by Madd0g39   view full review
This is a great recipe. I used olive oil to cook it and it was fabulous! I would recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Anne B-A   view full review
I really enjoyed this. I couldn't resist adding some minced garlic to the dough (as well as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by jackiew75   view full review
Amazing! I did not have the yogurt so I substituted sour cream. Made one batch as stated and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2011 by hayleymclain   view full review
I just made this recipe for the first time. Yum! We found our new favorite flatbread recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by Toni Jo Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this twice. Once exactly as the recipe read, and once adding fresh garlic and herbs. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by janelle   view full review
this was delectable. a gorgeously simple recipe, and it was devoured joyfully by friends &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by italian delizia   view full review
I stuffed 2 rounds with black olive tapenade and 2 rounds with with grilled artichoes in olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by LAURCL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This tasted great. It was very sticky even when I added more flour. I'd like a better idea of...

 

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