Turkish Bread 🍞✨
Soft, fluffy, and golden on the outside, this homemade Turkish Bread is perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or serving alongside your favorite meals. The inside stays light and airy while the top is covered with delicious sesame and mixed seeds for extra flavor and crunch. Freshly baked Turkish bread fills your kitchen with an amazing bakery-style aroma and tastes even better warm with butter or cheese.
🛒 Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 egg
For Topping
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon milk
- Sesame seeds
- Black seeds or mixed seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Add the egg, butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Slowly add flour little by little while mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should feel soft but not sticky.
Step 4: First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 5: Shape the Bread
Punch down the dough gently and shape it into a round or oval loaf. Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 6: Add Topping
Brush the top with the egg yolk and milk mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds and black seeds generously over the top.
Step 7: Second Rise
Cover the shaped bread lightly and let it rest for another 20–25 minutes so it becomes extra soft and fluffy.
Step 8: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes or until the bread turns beautifully golden brown.
Step 9: Serve
Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, cheese, or your favorite spread. Enjoy the soft texture and rich homemade flavor! 🥖✨
