Ingredients
- 500g Bread flour or all-purpose flour (about 4 cups)
- 160ml Warm milk (2/3 cup)
- 160ml Warm water (2/3 cup)
- 10g Instant dry yeast (1½ tbsp)
- 10g Sugar (1 tbsp)
- 8g Salt (just under 1 tbsp)
- 20g Melted unsalted butter or olive oil (optional for topping)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Stir gently until combined.
- Add the flour and salt, then mix everything together. Knead by hand until the dough feels smooth and not sticky at all.
- Cover the dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size – about 1 hour.
- Once risen, divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap to rest.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into circles about 18 cm wide and 5 mm thick.
- Heat a thick pan over medium heat on your stove. A cast iron skillet works great here.
- Cook each bread on one side until lots of bubbles start to form, then flip it over.
- When your bread puffs up like a balloon, reduce the heat to low to cook it through without burning.
- While cooking, cover the bread with a clean cloth to keep it moist and soft.
- Once cooked, brush the bread with melted butter or olive oil for a lovely finish, then serve.
Notes
Makes about 6 pieces, each 18cm in diameter., Use a thick, heavy pan to help the bread rise well; thin pans may result in flat bread., Optional topping with melted butter or olive oil and chopped fresh parsley adds flavor., Store bread in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month., For make-ahead, mix and knead dough the night before, refrigerate overnight, then let come to room temperature and rise before cooking., Variations include adding garlic powder or za’atar to dough, swapping milk for yogurt for softness, using plant-based milk and olive oil for a vegan version, and mixing in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme., Serving suggestions include using as a sandwich wrap for grilled meats or veggies, alongside soups or stews for dipping, stuffed with scrambled eggs and cheese for breakfast, or torn and served with olives and cheese., FAQs cover flour substitutions, reasons bread may not puff, liquid substitutions, kneading methods, and storage tips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: Turkish / Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread (approx. 18 cm diameter)
- Calories: Approximately 160-180 kcal per bread (estimate, varies by toppings)
- Fat: Approximately 1.5g per bread (without optional topping)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 32g per bread
- Protein: Approximately 5g per bread