Description
A delightful and hearty breakfast or brunch option, this Egg & Cheese Stuffed Bazlama Bread combines fluffy, homemade bread with a savory egg filling, making it a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
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For the Dough (Makes 8-10 mini bazlama breads):
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the Stuffing (For 1 Bazlama Bread):
- 2 organic eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet red pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
- Cherry tomatoes or red pepper slices, for garnish
- Dill, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and dry yeast with your fingers.
- Add warm milk, olive oil, salt, and sugar, mixing gently.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 3 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Place in a clean bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape and Cook the Bazlama:
- Once risen, knead briefly and divide into 8-10 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a round and flatten slightly.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and cook the rounds until golden brown on both sides. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Stuffed Bazlama:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Take one cooked bazlama and create a shallow bowl in the center.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, sweet red pepper sauce, and crumbled feta.
- Spread this mixture inside the bread bowl and crack two eggs on top. Garnish with cherry tomato slices or red pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the eggs are set.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Top with fresh dill and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate any extra bazlama breads for future meals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bazlama bread
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg