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Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads
We tried katmer, a flaky, unleavened flatbread sometimes sweetened with sugar, tahini and/or nuts, during a recent trip to Turkey. The bread’s thin profile, tender texture and golden-brown spots were reminiscent of lavash, but it boasted buttery-rich layers that lighten it considerably and made it especially delicious. A series of rolls and folds, with butter and oil brushed in between, create the dough’s signature flakiness. When the katmer hits a hot griddle or skillet, its layers steam apart. The folded dough packets can be made up to 24 hours in advance, then covered and refrigerated; there’s no need to let them come to room temperature before the final roll. Serve the finished breads warm or at room temperature with meze or as a part of a meal. The sweet version below is great for breakfast or as an accompaniment to coffee or tea.
Makes eight
10-inch flatbreads
Don’t shortcut the resting times for the dough. Without sufficient resting between steps, it will be difficult to roll the dough thinly without it springing back. Make sure to get the cast-iron skillet very hot before adding each flatbread, otherwise it won’t puff up.
1 hour
plus resting and refrigeration
Ingredients
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650
grams (5 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more if needed and for dusting
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1
teaspoon table salt
Directions
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01In a stand mixer with the dough hook, mix the flour and salt on low to combine, about 5 seconds. With the mixer on low, slowly add 1¾ cups water. Knead until the dough is smooth and clears the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes. If the dough sticks to the bowl after 5 minutes, knead in up to 2 tablespoons more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it clears the sides.