Baking Gaziantep Kahke Bread | Taste the Tradition

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil maintains healthy fats while being a good alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute that adds fiber.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for moisture.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda + vinegar

💰Cheaper: cream of tartar

This combination can be a cost-effective leavening agent.

In a deep bowl, add the flour. Then add the mahlep, sugar, salt, yeast, warm water, and oil. Mix everything thoroughly until you obtain a dough that is smooth and no longer sticky to your hands.

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

Once the dough has risen, divide it into 7 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a long strip. Arrange these strips side by side and braid or intertwine them into a traditional pattern.

Place the braided dough on a baking tray and let it proof for another 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with the pekmez. Brush this mixture evenly over the dough. Then, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake the bread for about 25 minutes. Depending on your oven, it may take up to 35 minutes, so keep an eye on it and check for doneness.

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