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Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread

Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread is soft, pillowy, and lightly tangy from yogurt, with a tender crumb that’s perfect for tearing and dipping. Warm and comforting, it shines alongside grilled meats, soups, or meze spreads, and is just as good slathered with butter and herbs. Serve it fresh off the griddle for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread
  1. 1

    Dissolve the yeast, sugar, and salt in the warm water.

  2. 2

    Add the water and yogurt to the flour and mix until well combined; the dough should be soft but not sticky.

  3. 3

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball.

  4. 4

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise at room temperature for 3 hours.

  5. 5

    Cut the dough into four portions.

  6. 6

    Shape each portion into a round and flatten it as if making pizza dough.

  7. 7

    Cover the rounds with a damp cloth and let them rest for 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

  9. 9

    Place one dough round in the skillet and cook until brown spots form on the bottom, about 1 minute.

  10. 10

    Flip the bread and cook for 1 more minute.

  11. 11

    Remove the bread and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm.

  12. 12

    Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dough rounds.

  13. 13

    Store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.

About This Recipe

Bazlama Turkish Yogurt Flatbread is a Turkish breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Plain Greek Yogurt, and Salt. Each serving provides about 524.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread?
It is a Turkish recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
What is Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread made of?
The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Plain Greek Yogurt, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
How long does it take to make Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread?
About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 524.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Bazlama – Turkish Yogurt Flatbread easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 13 steps.

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