Kulaç Soda Bread

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   On a large baking tray or a clean work surface, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Make a well in the middle and add the Greek yogurt.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Using your hands, slowly combine the ingredients to start forming a dough.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Knead the dough on a floured surface, adding extra flour if the texture is too sticky.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Continue kneading until the dough has a pizza-dough texture and is still very slightly sticky; this should take only a few minutes.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Add a little olive oil to a baking tray and put the dough on top.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Shape and flatten the dough into a circle about 5 cm high.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Cover the dough with a little olive oil, ensuring it is fully covered.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Bake the Kulaç as it is, or create patterns to help it cook evenly.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    To make patterns, use the back of a fork to lightly press line dents all over the dough, or spike the dough with the fork.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Place the bread on the bottom shelf of a preheated oven.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Bake for 40 minutes, or until the dough is golden and firm to the touch.

    40 min
13. 13
    Step 13:

    Remove from the oven and stand the Kulaç upright or place it on a cooling rack to cool.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Cut the Kulaç into 8 slices as you would a cake. If serving warm, you may instead snap and pull apart the bread with your hands.