Bazlama is a traditional bread from Turkey. It’s cooked on a pan instead of baked in the oven, making it extra soft and perfect with butter, cheese, or tea.
✨ About This Bread
🧾 Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup warm milk (or warm water)
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1 tablespoon instant yeast
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons yogurt (makes it extra fluffy)
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2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
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Butter for brushing after cooking
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Activate Yeast
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Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough
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Add flour, salt, yogurt, and oil.
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Mix and knead 8–10 minutes until soft and smooth.
3️⃣ First Rise
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Cover and let dough rise 1 hour until doubled.
4️⃣ Shape the Bread
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Divide dough into 6–8 balls.
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Roll each into thick round discs (about ½ inch thick).
5️⃣ Cook on Pan
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Heat a dry pan on medium heat.
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Cook each bread 2–3 minutes per side until golden with brown spots.
6️⃣ Finish
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Brush with butter while hot.
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Stack and cover to keep soft.
⭐ Tips for Extra Soft Bread
✔ Use yogurt for softness and fluffiness
✔ Cook on medium heat — not high
✔ Cover after cooking to keep moisture inside
✔ Brush with butter immediately
🍽️ How to Serve
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With butter and honey
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With tea for breakfast
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With cheese or eggs
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With curry or kebabs
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As sandwich bread