Description
This Turkish Milk Bread recipe offers a soft and fluffy flatbread made with warm milk, water, and olive oil. Cooked in a pan, this bread is perfect for serving alongside meals or as a snack topped with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes. The bread is easy to prepare, requiring simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 500g (1 pound) flour
- 150ml (5 fl. oz) warm milk
- 150ml (5 fl. oz) warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dry yeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Topping
- Chopped parsley (for topping)
- Chili flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix yeast and flour: In a bowl, whisk together the dry yeast, salt, and flour until evenly combined.
- Add liquids and knead: Pour in the warm milk and water, then knead the mixture just until all the liquid is absorbed and a rough dough forms.
- Incorporate olive oil and knead smooth: Add the olive oil and continue kneading the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise: Shape the dough into a ball, lightly coat with vegetable oil, cover, and place in a warm spot to rise for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
- Divide dough: Once risen, divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
- Roll out dough: Roll each dough ball into a flatbread shape, preparing it for cooking.
- Cook flatbread: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook each flatbread for 2.5 to 3 minutes on each side, until bubbles puff up and the surface shows pockets.
- Finish with toppings: Brush the cooked breads with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley and chili flakes for added flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this soft, fluffy Turkish milk bread as a complement to any meal or as a tasty snack.
Notes
- Use warm milk and water to activate the yeast properly but avoid overheating to prevent killing the yeast.
- You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
- If you like spicy breads, feel free to add more chili flakes or other spices.
- Make sure the pan is properly heated before cooking to get the pockets and a nice golden crust.
- Store any leftover bread wrapped in a clean tea towel or airtight container to maintain softness.
