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Turski hljeb Ekmek

Cultural Context

Ekmek, a staple in Turkish cuisine, is often served alongside meals, symbolizing hospitality and community. Traditionally baked in communal ovens, this bread is cherished for its soft texture and versatility. Today, variations exist across the globe, with many adapting the recipe to suit local tastes and dietary preferences.

TurkishTRother
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
500 ml lukewarm water
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
600 g white flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
100 g flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
cornmeal or polenta

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Add 500 ml of lukewarm water to a bowl.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of dry yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar, leave to react for 5 minutes.

3

Add 600 g of white flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the yeast mixture, mix well.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and another 100 g of flour, knead by hand to get a softer dough.

5

Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil, knead until ready.

6

Cover the dough with cling film and leave it in a warm place to rise for 60 minutes.

7

Sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and transfer the dough.

8

Form a ball and divide it into two parts, shape it again.

9

Leave the shaped dough for 10-15 minutes.

10

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

11

Brush the bread with water and sprinkle with cornmeal or polenta.

12

Make a cut across the bread.

13

Bake in the preheated oven at 220 degrees for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlcling filmwork surfaceoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Turkish BreadEkmek

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