Turkish Ekmek Bread: Crispy Crust in Just 5 Minutes!

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Mix 1 1/2 cups of warm water with 1 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp yeast; let sit for 10-15 minutes until frothy.

Sift 1 1/3 cups of flour and mix in 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead the dough.

Stir in 1/8 cup of olive oil and add another 1 cup of sifted flour; mix well.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Dust the surface with flour and transfer the dough to the table; if the dough is sticky, sprinkle with a little flour.

Divide the dough into 2 equal parts and roll each piece into a ball; cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

Shape the dough for bread preparation and place it in a baking pan.

Cover the dough and place it in a warm spot for 20-30 minutes.

Brush the dough with water and sprinkle with cornmeal; make cuts across the entire dough.

Bake at 392°F (200°C) for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.

Let the bread cool before slicing.

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