Easy Turkish Bread

Easy Turkish Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

• In bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt also yeast.
• Slowly add the hot water and olive oil, and stir until the dough gathers.
• Kneading dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes,
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
• Punch the dough and shape into a ball. Placing dough on a grease baking sheet.
• Make a few incisions on the top of the dough with a sharp knife and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
• Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and rings hollow when tapped on the bottom.
• Remove from oven and let cool before slicing and serving.

Note: If you do not have an active dry yeast, you can use instant yeast. Just add it with the flour, sugar and salt.