Turkish-Style Bread

Turkish-Style Bread

Makes: 4 flatbreads

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup unflavored or plain whey protein isolate
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2–4 tbsp warm water (as needed)

Topping (Optional)

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Sesame seeds
  • Nigella seeds (traditional on many Turkish breads)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, protein powder, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, yogurt, and olive oil.
  4. Stir until a dough forms. Add warm water a tablespoon at a time if too dry.
  5. Divide into 4 portions.
  6. Shape into oval or round flatbreads about ½ inch (1–1.5 cm) thick.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  8. Brush with egg yolk mixed with olive oil.
  9. Press shallow crisscross lines on top using your fingers or the back of a knife.
  10. Sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds.
  11. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Flatbread)

  • Calories: 180–220
  • Protein: 15–20 g
  • Net Carbs: 3–5 g
  • Fat: 10–14 g

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