Homemade Turkish Bread — Ingredients

For 1 large loaf:

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
  • 1½ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt

For topping:

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp water or milk
  • Sesame seeds
  • Nigella seeds (kalonji), optional

This makes a soft, slightly chewy Turkish-style bread with a golden, seeded crust.