Authentic Uzbek Kulcha Bread Recipe | Oven Baked with Sesame & Egg Yolk

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds offer similar crunch and nutrition.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt enhances protein content.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

Shape each portion into a round flatbread about 1 cm thick.

Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

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