Country: Turkey Servings: Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour – 500 g / 4 cups
• water – 325 ml / 1 1/3 cups
• dry yeast – 1 packet / 7 g
• sugar – 1 tsp
• salt – 2 tsp
• olive oil – 2 tbsp
• sesame seeds – 2 tbsp
• nigella seeds – 2 tbsp
• egg yolk – 1
• yogurt – 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Warm the water to a lukewarm temperature and mix with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
6. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and yogurt to create a glaze.
7. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two portions. Shape each into a flat circle and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Use your fingers to create a dimpled pattern on the top of each dough circle.
9. Brush with the yogurt and egg mixture, then sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds on top.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Substitutions

• all-purpose flour -> bread flour
• olive oil -> vegetable oil
• nigella seeds -> black sesame seeds
• yogurt -> buttermilk

Enhancements in the Next Evolution

• Use a mixture of bread flour for a chewier texture.
• Incorporate a poolish or preferment to develop more depth of flavor.
• Add a resting time after shaping to enhance dough relaxation and rise.