Effortless Turkish Bread: No-Knead, Pure Delight
Hello, bread lovers! Have you ever wanted to impress your friends and family with delicious homemade bread but felt intimidated by the complicated kneading process? Well, today’s your lucky day! Let’s discover together how to make Turkish bread, a recipe that promises to be easy and astonishingly delicious.
Magical Ingredients
Before we start, make sure you have all the ingredients ready. For this Turkish bread, you’ll need:
- 1 small tablespoon of sugar
- 400 ml of warm water (about 2 cups)
- 10 g of dry yeast
- 4 cups of flour (800 g)
- 1 small teaspoon of salt
- 20 ml of cold water
- 50 ml of boiled water
- 1 egg yolk
- Additional flour for dusting the dough
The Art of Preparation
Now that we have all our ingredients, it’s time to get to work. Follow these simple steps to make your own Turkish bread:
Step 1: Preparing the Yeast Mixture
In a deep bowl, combine 1 small tablespoon of sugar with 200 ml of warm water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Then, add 10 g of dry yeast and mix well.
Step 2: Incorporating the Flour
Add 1 cup of flour to the yeast mixture and stir until you achieve a thick, lump-free mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to activate the yeast.
Step 3: The No-Knead Dough
After the yeast has activated, add 1 cup of warm water and mix well. Gradually, incorporate the remaining 3 cups of flour and 1 small teaspoon of salt, mixing gently until a compact dough forms.
Step 4: Resting and Shaping the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 90 minutes. Then, transfer the dough to a floured surface and briefly knead it.
Step 5: Shaping the Bread
Divide the dough into two equal parts and form two balls. Stretch each ball with your fingers, maintaining an elliptical shape, similar to flatbread.
Step 6: Coating and Baking
For the coating, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with 20 ml of cold water and 50 ml of boiled water until you get a liquid mixture. Add 1 egg yolk and spread this mixture over the bread. Make notches in the dough and sprinkle with seeds to taste.
Step 7: Baking Time!
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Celsius and bake the bread for 15 minutes. Place a pot of boiling water underneath the tray to ensure a soft and delicious texture.
Conclusion
And there you have it! With these simple steps, you can make your own Turkish bread at home without the need for hours of kneading. Surprise your loved ones with this freshly baked bread and enjoy the delicious taste of homemade cuisine.
