No-Knead Turkish Bread
This no-knead Turkish bread is soft and fluffy on the inside with a lightly crisp, golden crust. Topped with olive oil and sesame seeds, it features a traditional patterned design and requires minimal effort for bakery-style results at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (6–8 servings)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
250 g (2 cups) bread flour
7 g (2¼ tsp) instant dried yeast
200 ml (¾ cup + 4 tsp) warm water
2 tsp caster/fine sugar
1 tsp fine salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for glazing)
Handful of white sesame seeds
Handful of black sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Create a well in the center and add the yeast. Pour in the warm water and mix until a wet, sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with cling film and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Generously flour a work surface and transfer the dough onto it. Shape gently into a flat circle about 2–3 cm thick.
- Place the dough on an olive oil-greased baking tray. Cover with a tea towel and let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F) during the last 20 minutes.
- Using your fingertips, create a circular indent about 3 cm from the edge. Add criss-cross diagonal lines inside the circle.
- Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds, pressing them gently into the dough.
- Bake at 250°C (480°F) for 8 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 200°C (390°F) and bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing or tearing and serving.
Notes
You can add nigella seeds for a more traditional flavor.
For a softer crust, brush with water instead of olive oil before baking.
Substitute up to 50% of the bread flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Fat: 1.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: http://recipesbyjanet.com/no-knead-turkish-bread/
