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Yufka Bread

Cultural Context

Yufka bread is a traditional Turkish flatbread, often used as a wrap for various fillings or served alongside meals. Its origins trace back to ancient Anatolia, where it was made by nomadic tribes. Yufka holds cultural significance in Turkish cuisine, symbolizing hospitality and communal eating. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across the Middle East and Central Asia, often adapted with local ingredients and flavors.

TurkishTRother
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
160ml warm milk (2/3 cup)
160ml warm water (2/3 cup)
10g sugar (1 tablespoon)
10g instant dry yeast (1.5 tablespoon)
500g bread flour or all purpose flour (4 cups)
8g salt (3/4 tablespoon)
18g olive oil (3 tablespoon)
chopped parsley
butter or olive oil for brushing

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while sunflower oil is more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a budget-friendly alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and probiotics, while baking powder is a quick alternative.

1

Pour 160ml of warm milk into a medium-large bowl.

2

Pour 160ml of warm water into the bowl.

3

Add 10g of sugar and 10g of instant dry yeast to the mixture.

4

Stir well and allow to sit in a warm place for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.

5

Add 500g of bread flour and 8g of salt to the bowl.

6

Stir with a spatula until the dough comes together.

7

Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes with your hands.

8

Add 18g of olive oil and knead again until incorporated and smooth.

9

Cover the dough with plastic and keep it in a warm place until it doubles in size, about an hour.

10

Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape them into balls.

11

Take one ball, sprinkle some flour, and shape it into a circle 18cm in diameter and 5mm thick.

12

Preheat a pan to medium heat and place the first circle in the pan.

13

Cook for about 1 minute until the top surface is covered with bubbles.

14

Flip to the opposite side and cook for another 30-60 seconds.

15

Reduce heat and continue frying the flatbread for a few more minutes, turning it over every 30-40 seconds.

16

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and brush with butter or olive oil if desired.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingcooking

Equipment Needed

medium-large bowlspatulaplastic wrappan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

YufkaTurkish Flatbread

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