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Yufka (Turkish Flatbread)

Yufka (Turkish Flatbread)

Yufka is a thin round traditional Turkish Flatbread which is used as a wrap to hold the filling for a shawarma sandwich.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 5 Pieces

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup All Purpose Flour / Plain Flour / Maida
  • 2/3 Cup Lukewarm water (More or less may be required)
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add in the flour, 1 tbsp oil, and salt. Mix everything.
  • Slowly add the water and knead it into a soft and smooth dough.
  • Grease the dough ball with oil and let it rest for 4 hours.
  • When ready to make the flatbreads, divide the dough into equal size balls. (5-6).
  • Roll each into a circular disc of 5-6 inches in diameter and as thin as possible.
  • Heat a pan to medium and cook the flatbread for a min or two on each side until you see golden spots appearing on each side.
    Yufka (Turkish Flatbread)
  • Once done keep them wrapped in a clean kitchen towel. 
  • Repeat the above 3 steps for the remaining Yufka dough balls.
  • Stuff with your favorite fillings and serve. If not using immediately store them in a zip-lock bag overnight. Yufka's can be frozen upto 2 weeks.