Fluffy Skillet-Cooked Bazlama (Turkish Flatbread)
Soft, Pillowy, and Perfect for Any Meal
Bazlama is a traditional Turkish flatbread known for its soft, fluffy interior and lightly crisp exterior. Cooked in a skillet instead of baked, it’s incredibly easy to make at home and pairs beautifully with butter, cheese, honey, soups, stews, or kebabs.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ½ cup warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4–4½ cups all-purpose flour
- Extra flour for dusting
🥣 Instructions
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, combine:
- Warm milk
- Warm water
- Sugar
- Yeast
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Make the Dough
Add to the yeast mixture:
- Olive oil
- Salt
Mix well.
Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Step 3: Knead
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic
(or knead in a stand mixer 5–7 minutes).
Step 4: First Rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
Step 5: Divide & Rest
Punch down dough.
Divide into 8 equal balls.
Cover and let rest 10–15 minutes.
Step 6: Shape
Roll each ball into a circle about ½-inch thick.
Step 7: Cook in Skillet
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Cook each flatbread 2–3 minutes per side until golden spots form and bread puffs up.
Adjust heat to avoid burning.
🧈 Optional Butter Finish
Brush hot Bazlama with:
- Melted butter
- Garlic butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve Bazlama with:
- Honey or jam
- Butter and cheese
- Yogurt and herbs
- Soups and stews
- Kebabs or grilled meats
- Hummus or dips
❄️ Storage & Freezing
- Room temp: 2 days (wrapped)
- Fridge: 5 days
- Freeze: 2 months
- Reheat: Skillet or microwave
💡 Tips for Perfect Bazlama
- Use warm (not hot) liquids
- Don’t over-flour dough
- Rest dough before shaping
- Cook on medium heat
- Cover cooked breads to keep soft
- Add whole wheat flour for variation
⭐ Final Thoughts
This Fluffy Skillet-Cooked Bazlama is tender, airy, and irresistibly soft. It’s easy, authentic, and perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
Once you try it, it’ll become a staple in your kitchen 🫓
