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Ekmek Turkish Bread

Ekmek Turkish Bread

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  • 60 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Starter

    • 1 ½ cups bread flour, divided
    • 💧 ¾ cup water, divided

  • Dough

    • 5 teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 🍚 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 💧 2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
    • 6 cups bread flour
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt

STEPS

1

To make the starter: Combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water in a bowl with a lid; stir well. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. Repeat process for 3 days, adding 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water each day.

2

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

3

Break the starter into small pieces. Combine with yeast mixture. Stir in 4 cups of flour and salt. Gradually stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, approximately 8 minutes. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

4

Divide the dough in half. Knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes. Shape into tight ovals. Place on corn meal-dusted pans and stretch to 15x12-inch ovals. Dust with flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

5

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 30-40 minutes, misting with water 3 times during the first 15 minutes. Loaves are done when bottoms sound hollow. Cool on wire racks before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

6

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 1
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Using a pizza stone provides a crispier crust.Mist the oven with water during baking for a better texture.Reserve a portion of dough to prepare starter for future batches.