Turkish Flatbread
A soft, golden flatbread with a slightly crisp crust, perfect for dipping or wrapping. This simple version uses everyday ingredients and bakes up beautifully in a hot oven.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 cups flour, 2.25 tsp instant yeast, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar.
- 2
Add the 1.25 cups warm water and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval about 1/4-inch thick.
- 7
Place the ovals on the hot baking sheet. Brush each with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and bake until puffed and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
- 8
Serve warm, optionally brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- wooden spoon
- rolling pin
- baking sheet or pizza stone
- pastry brush
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