Turkish Flatbread

This simple yeast dough yields many Turkish flatbreads you can enjoy plain or customize with toppings before baking.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 8 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand in a warm place until frothy, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour. Cover sponge with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in sponge. Add 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water, olive oil, and salt. Gradually work in the flour to make a soft and sticky dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 15 minutes. Grease a large bowl with butter and add dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Divide dough into quarters. Cut each quarter into 10 pieces; shape each piece into a ball. Cover balls of dough and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Shape each ball of dough into a circle by flattening dough and stretching it. Arrange 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and golden, about 10 minutes.