Description
Fresh lava bread brings Turkish street charm straight to your kitchen, creating pillowy flatbread that sizzles with authentic flavor and connects you directly to traditional cooking techniques.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- melted butter
- chopped parsley
- zaatar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining ½ cup warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp instant yeast in a large mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to become frothy for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour in ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp salt into the yeast mixture. Stir thoroughly to integrate all ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough develops.
- Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and knead vigorously for 8-10 minutes. Ensure your dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until it doubles in volume.
- Deflate the dough by gently pressing down. Divide it into 6 equal portions and shape each into a round ball.
- Allow the dough balls to rest for 10 minutes. Roll each one into a thin circle approximately ¼ inch thick on a floured surface.
- Preheat a dry skillet to medium-high heat (around 375°F). No additional oil is needed in the pan.
- Cook each dough round for 1-2 minutes per side. Look for golden spots and puffy air bubbles as indicators of perfect cooking.
- Transfer cooked flatbreads to a covered plate to retain warmth. Optional: brush with melted butter or sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Let the yeast mixture get foamy to activate the bread’s rise and ensure a soft, puffy texture.
- Rest the dough balls for 10 minutes to relax the gluten and make rolling easier.
- Use a dry, hot skillet to create those delightful golden bubbles that make this flatbread special.
- Brush with melted butter or olive oil after cooking to add extra flavor and keep the bread moist.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per side (24 minutes total)
- Category: Breads
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg