Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf
Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf delivers a gently tangy aroma and a light, airy crumb thanks to a slow-built starter. Expect a thin, delicately blistered crust that crackles as it cools, giving way to tender slices perfect for dipping in olive oil or pairing with mezze. Serve warm alongside hearty stews or as the centerpiece for a casual dinner spread.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the starter: Put 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water in a lidded bowl; stir thoroughly. Cover and leave at room temperature overnight. The next day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and leave at room temperature overnight. On the third day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and leave at room temperature overnight.
- 2
To make the dough: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Tear the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture. Stir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and cover it with a dry cloth. Let it rise until doubled in size.
- 4
Return the dough to a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes. Shape each into a tight oval loaf. Sprinkle two sheet pans with cornmeal. Roll and stretch the two loaves into 15x12-inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times during the first 15 minutes. The loaves are done when the bottoms sound hollow when tapped. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Calories 69.28 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.62 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 13.84 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 13.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 1.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 4.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.87 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 69.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 69.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf healthy?
- Ekmek: Traditional Turkish Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 69.28 calories and 2.62 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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