Turkish Bread

*Ingredients

° 500 g of flour

° ½ tsp of salt

° 1 sachet of baker’s yeast (I take dry active yeast = 2-tsp)

° 150ml lukewarm water

° 150 ml lukewarm milk

° 2 tbsp of olive oil

+To brown:

° 1 egg yolk

° 1 tbsp of milk

° sesame seeds and blue poppy seeds from my dear friend Asmali

*Instructions

Mix water and milk.

In a small bowl, dilute the yeast in lukewarm water, add a little sugar. cover with cling film and let foam (10 to 15 min).

In a large bowl add the flour and salt, mix.

Make a well, add the sourdough, the olive oil, and the water/milk mixture. Knead for 5 minutes. The dough is slightly sticky.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with cling film and a tea towel.

Let the pat double in volume until it doubles in volume.

Flour your hand and gently degas the dough by folding the edges towards the center. Form a ball.

Gently place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten the ball with the palm of your hand to give it a round shape and leave to rest for 30 minutes.

In a bowl mix the egg yolk with a tablespoon of milk.

Wet fingertips with water and shape if desired as pictured.

Brush the surface of the bread with a pastry brush.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 C (370 F) or until you get a nice golden color.

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