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A stack of freshly baked Turkish bread, brushed with herb-infused butter and sprinkled with parsley. The bread has a golden-brown, slightly crispy surface with soft, fluffy layers inside, perfect for pairing with dips or as a side dish.
Rosie Hart

No-Knead Turkish Bread (Bazlama)

A simple, fluffy bread perfect for wrapping and dipping.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: bread, side
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Bread flour or all-purpose flour (4 cups)
  • 160 ml Warm milk ⅔ cup
  • 160 ml Warm water ⅔ cup
  • 10 g Instant dry yeast 1.5 tbsp
  • 10 g Sugar 1 tbsp
  • 8 g Salt 0.8 tbsp
  • Topping optional:
  • 20 g Melted unsalted butter or olive oil
  • Chopped parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Container For mixing the dough ingredients.
  • 1 Rolling pin For flattening the dough.
  • 1 Thick Pan A heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan works best for even cooking.
  • 1 Clean Cloth For covering the bread and keeping it soft during baking.

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast in a container and stir until well mixed.
  2. Add flour and salt to the mixture, then stir until a dough forms. Knead by hand until smooth and no longer sticky.
  3. Cover the dough and allow it to proof until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape them into rounds. Cover with a plastic bag.
  5. Roll each round to a size of 18 cm in diameter, ensuring it's 5 mm thick.
  6. Heat a pan over medium heat. Place the dough rounds in the pan and cook on each side until bubbles form. flip when necessary.
  7. Once the bread puffs up like a balloon, reduce the heat to low and continue baking.
  8. Cover with a cloth to prevent drying out while baking.
  9. Brush the cooked bread with melted butter or olive oil, and top with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This bread is incredibly versatile—use it as a wrap for your favorite dishes like chicken shawarma, or enjoy it alongside a hearty curry like butter chicken. The bread freezes well, making it easy to prepare in advance for quick meals.