Turkish Flat Bread Bazlama (Printable Version)
Pillowy, soft flat bread with yogurt and olive oil, ideal for wraps or as an accompaniment to dips.
# Ingredients:
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1 1/4 cups warm water (105-110˚F)
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dried yeast (1 packet)
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1 tablespoon sugar
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3/4 cup Greek-style yogurt
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, more as needed
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1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a medium-large bowl. Stir well and let sit in a warm place for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly, indicating yeast activation.
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Whisk in Greek yogurt, olive oil, and salt into the activated yeast mixture.
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Add flour and parsley, stirring with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured counter, turning to coat.
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Knead dough on a floured surface, sprinkling additional flour as needed, until the dough forms a smooth ball.
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Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces, sprinkle lightly with flour, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
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Preheat a medium sauté pan to medium-low heat. Roll out one portion of the dough into an approximately 7-inch circle while the pan heats.
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Brush one side of the dough lightly with olive oil and place it into the preheated pan, oiled side down. Brush the top with oil and cook for 1-1 1/2 minutes until bubbles form and the bottom develops golden spots.
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Flip the flatbread and cook the second side for another 60-90 seconds until golden spots appear. Avoid overcooking.
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Repeat rolling, oiling, and cooking steps with the remaining dough portions.
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Sprinkle cooked flatbreads with additional parsley if desired and stack them in a clean kitchen towel to retain softness. Once cooled, store in a ziplock bag.
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Reheat in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes on each side or wrap in paper toweling and microwave on low power until warm.
# Additional Notes:
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Use a well-floured surface to avoid the dough sticking when rolling or cutting.
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Adjust flour quantity as needed based on the stickiness of the dough.