Vegan Turkish Bread is a classic and tasty recipe from Turkey. It is a common bread that tastes well with dips or a side dish. This bread is renowned for its crunchy exterior and soft, fluffy center. This plant-based version of Turkish bread is a fantastic choice for vegans because it is prepared with vegan-friendly ingredients. Sesame seeds are used to provide taste and texture to the bread, which is created with bread flour, plant-based milk, and yeast. The Vegan Turkish Bread can be formed into a number of shapes, including the classic round or oval shape. Let’s prepare the bread with the directions (stated below).
STATS
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegan
- Total Time: Two hrs and forty minutes
- Preparation Time: Twenty mins
- Cooking Time: Twenty minutes
- Raising time: 2 hrs
EQUIPMENT
- One bowl
- Stainless whisk
- Oven
- Pastry brush
Cutter
INGREDIENTS
- Bread flour 270 grams
- Sugar 1 tsp
- One tsp of salt
- 1 packet of rapid-rise dried yeast, about 2 & 1/4 tsp
- Lukewarm plant-milk 240 ml
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Semolina for dusting
- Plant-based soy cream for brushing
- Sesame seeds for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine salt, rapid-rise dried yeast, sugar, and bread flour in a bowl.
- Next, add lukewarm plant milk to the flour mixture.
- Constantly mix all items with a stainless whisk.
- Next, pour oil (olive) into the flour batter.
- Again, stir all items to create a smooth dough.
- After that, combine the dough for about 7 to 11 minutes.
- Now, set aside the dough to rise for one/two hrs or until its size is two times increase.
- Next, turn the dough into round circle or oval and allow to rise for another half an hr to an hr.
- Meanwhile, we will heat the oven to 430 degrees F.
- After that, apply soy cream over the bread dough with a pastry brush.
- Then, top it with sesame seeds.
- Simmer the bread for 14 to 21 minutes or until it is puffy.
- The delicious Turkish Bread is ready.
- Cut the baked bread loaf into pieces with a cutter.
- Serve it with any vegan sauce or drink.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the soft baked bread with Baba Ganoush, red pepper & walnut dip, and spicy tomato salad.
- Serve the bread piece with hot & spicy Red lentil stew.
- Pair it with side items such as vegna feta cheese or black olive tapenade.
- Utilize the bread loaf as a wrap.
- Accompany it with Turkish apple tea or mint lemonade.
- Roasted eggplant or vegan shakshuka goes well with this bread.
TIPS
- Use only lukewarm water to activate yeast. Don’t use hot or boiling water.
- Shift the dough bowl to a warm area to obtain the best texture.
- We will knead the dough to create the gluten and give a soft & elastic texture.
- Cover the knead bowl with a damp kitchen cloth.
- Try this bread recipe with different types of flours, such as rye or whole wheat.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Cover the Turkish bread loaf with a plastic sheet and refrigerate it for 1/3 day.
Freezer:
- We can freeze the bread for a longer duration. Pack the bread in the freezer bag and freeze it for 40 to 80 days.
Reheating:
- You can thaw the frozen bread at a normal temperature for a few hrs before eating. The other way is to reheat it in the microwave.
FAQs
For what reason is my Turkish bread not rising correctly?
- This can be the result of inactive yeast, inadequate kneading, an overly chilled dough, or insufficient rising time.
Does this Turkish bread always require yeast?
- Yeast is essential to the distinctive rise and texture of the majority of traditional Turkish breads.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Servings 6 to 8 people
Total Calories 188 kcal
Carbohydrates 31 g
Protein 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 2 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 310 mg
