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Turkish-Style Balloon Bread (Türk-Usulü Balon Ekmek)

Servings: 8

Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 375 grams / 3 cups white bread flour
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 175 millilitres / ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°C/480°F and place a baking tray inside.
  2. Meanwhile combine the flour, salt, oil, and water in a mixing bowl.
  3. Knead for about 5 minutes.
  4. Cut into 8 pieces.
  5. Roll out each piece into a pita bread-shape.
  6. Lightly brush with some water and top with poppy seeds.
  7. Carefully place onto the hot tray and bake for about 3 minutes, until the bread has ‘ballooned’ and has turned slightly golden brown on top.
  8. Serve with your favorite dips, couscous, kebabs, and salad.
 

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