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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 12 (from laksa106)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa012.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.food.com/recipe/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.food.com/recipe/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810","crawl_time":1774777125,"first_indexed_time":1563085676,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,food!www,\/recipe\/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810 s443","src_root_hash":"3417207280101044412","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Turkish Bread or Ekmek Recipe - Food.com","meta_descriptions":["This is such a wonderful Turkish bread. I can't remember where got this recipe, but I've made it and it's simply lovely. You can stuff in your fave fi"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Recipes\nYeast Breads\n\"This is such a wonderful Turkish bread. I can't remember where got this recipe, but I've made it and it's simply lovely. You can stuff in your fave fillings (my family loves spinach, turkey slice and cheese, so that's what I always stuff it with)\"\nReady In:\n2hrs\nIngredients:\n7\nServes:\n4-6\n1\n1\n⁄\n2\ncups\nbread flour\n, divided\n3\n⁄\n4\ncup\nwater\n, divided\n5\nteaspoons\nactive dry yeast\n1\nteaspoon\nwhite sugar\n2\ncups\nwarm water\n6\ncups\nbread flour\n2\nteaspoons\nsalt\ndirections\nTo make the starter:\nPlace 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water in a coverable bowl; stir well.\nCover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\nThe next day, add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water to the bowl.\nCover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\nOn the third day, add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\nTo make the dough:\nIn a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.\nBreak the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture.\nStir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1\/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.\nWhen the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.\nSprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth.\nLet it raise until double in size.\nPut the dough back onto a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes.\nShape each piece into a tight oval loaf.\nSprinkle two sheet pans with corn meal. Roll and stretch two loaf until they are 15x12 inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size.\nMeanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times in the first 15 minutes.\nLoaves are done when their bottoms sound hollow when tapped.\nLet cool on wire racks before serving.\ntip: its a good idea to dust a bit of flour or corn meal on the baking tray ;).\nQuestions & Replies\nGot a question?\nShare it with the community!\nWant a Second Helping?\nSign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox.\nTo withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the\nPrivacy Policy\n.\nHave any thoughts about this recipe?\nShare it with the community!\nRECIPE SUBMITTED BY\n13\nRecipes\ni'm just a simple stay home mommy who loves to bake and cook. i so happen to some make side income with my passion of baking and some other stuff...so i guess i'm a home based business person? i don't know, i just do this for fun!\nView Full Profile","attrs_markdown":"- Recipes\n  - [Breakfast & Brunch Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/breakfast-brunch-recipes-6514?ref=nav)\n  - 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[Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipes)\n2. [Yeast Breads](https:\/\/www.food.com\/topic\/yeast)\n# Turkish Bread or Ekmek\n[![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/fruit-kebab.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/322538)\n\nSubmitted by [ladylynd](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/322538)\n\n\"This is such a wonderful Turkish bread. I can't remember where got this recipe, but I've made it and it's simply lovely. You can stuff in your fave fillings (my family loves spinach, turkey slice and cheese, so that's what I always stuff it with)\"\n\nsave\n\n[Download](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810\/as-image \"Download\")\n\nPrint\n\nShare\n\nI Made This\n\n![photo by a food.com user](https:\/\/www.food.com\/images\/recipe-default\/image-02.svg) ![photo by a food.com user](https:\/\/www.food.com\/images\/recipe-default\/image-02.svg)\n\nAdd your photo\n\nReady In:\n\n2hrs\n\nIngredients:\n\n7\n\nServes:\n\n4-6\n\nNutrition information\n\n## ingredients\nUnits: US\n\n- 1 1⁄2  cups [bread flour](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/flour-64), divided\n- 3⁄4  cup [water](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/water-459), divided\n- 5   teaspoons [active dry yeast](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/yeast-62)\n- 1   teaspoon [white sugar](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/sugar-139)\n- 2   cups [warm water](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/water-459)\n- 6   cups [bread flour](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/flour-64)\n- 2   teaspoons [salt](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/salt-359)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## directions\n- #### To make the starter:\n- Place 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water in a coverable bowl; stir well.\n- Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\n- The next day, add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water to the bowl.\n- Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\n- On the third day, add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\n- #### To make the dough:\n- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.\n- Break the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture.\n- Stir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1\/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.\n- When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.\n- Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth.\n- Let it raise until double in size.\n- Put the dough back onto a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes.\n- Shape each piece into a tight oval loaf.\n- Sprinkle two sheet pans with corn meal. Roll and stretch two loaf until they are 15x12 inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size.\n- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times in the first 15 minutes.\n- Loaves are done when their bottoms sound hollow when tapped.\n- Let cool on wire racks before serving.\n- tip: its a good idea to dust a bit of flour or corn meal on the baking tray ;).\n\n## Questions & Replies\n![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/pop.png)\n\nSign In\n\nto Ask a Question\n\nGot a question?   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Share it with the community\\!\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## RECIPE SUBMITTED BY\n[![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_112,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/fruit-kebab.png)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/322538)\n\n[ladylynd](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/322538)\n\nFollow Me\n\n- [13 Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/322538?filter=recipes)\n\ni'm just a simple stay home mommy who loves to bake and cook. i so happen to some make side income with my passion of baking and some other stuff...so i guess i'm a home based business person? i don't know, i just do this for fun\\!\n\n[View Full Profile](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/322538)\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## YOU'LL ALSO LOVE\n[![Turkish Flatbread (Pide)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/images\/recipe-default\/image-00.svg)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-flatbread-pide-55428)\n\n[Turkish Flatbread (Pide)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-flatbread-pide-55428 \"Turkish Flatbread (Pide)\")\n\nby [Mysterygirl](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/22015)\n\n[7](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-flatbread-pide-55428)\n\n[![Turkish Cornbread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/images\/recipe-default\/image-01.svg)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-cornbread-16641)\n\n[Turkish Cornbread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-cornbread-16641 \"Turkish Cornbread\")\n\nby [Mirj2338](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/21752)\n\n[5](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-cornbread-16641)\n\n[![Greek Yogurt Turkish Flatbread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/images\/recipe-default\/image-01.svg)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/greek-yogurt-turkish-flatbread-538925)\n\n[Greek Yogurt Turkish Flatbread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/greek-yogurt-turkish-flatbread-538925 \"Greek Yogurt Turkish Flatbread\")\n\nby [Bonnie G \\#2](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/400708)\n\n[0](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/greek-yogurt-turkish-flatbread-538925)\n\n[![Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/images\/recipe-default\/image-03.svg)](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/bazlama-turkish-flat-bread-441991)\n\n[Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/bazlama-turkish-flat-bread-441991 \"Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread\")\n\nby [Abby, Sarah & Eli's Mom](https:\/\/www.food.com\/user\/1445414)\n\n[2](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/bazlama-turkish-flat-bread-441991)\n\n[View All Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe)\n\n## Related Pages\n- [The Best Belgian Waffles](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/the-best-belgian-waffles-63071)  [E-A-S-Y Cake Mix and Cool Whip Cookies](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/e-a-s-y-cake-mix-and-cool-whip-cookies-147496)  [Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/leftover-mashed-potato-pancakes-9054)  [Moist & Delicious Banana Nut Bread](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/moist-delicious-banana-nut-bread-486641)  [Authentic Mexican Pozole](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/authentic-mexican-pozole-196233)  [Perfect Rump Roast](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/perfect-rump-roast-294196)  [Simple Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/simple-oven-roasted-corn-on-the-cob-249168)  [88 All-Time Best Dinner Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/all-time-best-dinner-recipes-6009)  [43 Favorite Potluck Recipes](https:\/\/www.food.com\/ideas\/potluck-favorites-6025)\n## Find More Recipes\n[Back To Top](https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810#top)\n\n[All Categories](https:\/\/www.food.com\/topic)  [Site Map](https:\/\/www.food.com\/html-sitemap)  [About Us](https:\/\/www.food.com\/how-to\/about-us-31)  [Help](https:\/\/food.zendesk.com\/)\n\nThe Discovery Family of Networks\n\n- [HGTV](https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/)\n- [DIY Network](https:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/)\n- [Food Network](https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/)\n- [Cooking Channel](https:\/\/www.cookingchanneltv.com\/)\n- [Travel Channel](https:\/\/www.travelchannel.com\/)\n- [HGTV Poland](https:\/\/hgtv.pl\/)\n\n© 2026 Warner Bros. 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You can stuff in your fave fillings (my family loves spinach, turkey slice and cheese, so that's what I always stuff it with)\"\n\nReady In:2hrs\n\nIngredients:7\n\nServes:\n\n4-6\n\n- 1 1⁄2  cups [bread flour](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/flour-64), divided\n- 3⁄4  cup [water](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/water-459), divided\n- 5   teaspoons [active dry yeast](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/yeast-62)\n- 1   teaspoon [white sugar](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/sugar-139)\n- 2   cups [warm water](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/water-459)\n- 6   cups [bread flour](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/flour-64)\n- 2   teaspoons [salt](https:\/\/www.food.com\/about\/salt-359)\n\ndirections\n\n- #### To make the starter:\n- Place 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water in a coverable bowl; stir well.\n- Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\n- The next day, add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water to the bowl.\n- Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\n- On the third day, add 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight.\n- #### To make the dough:\n- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.\n- Break the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture.\n- Stir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1\/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.\n- When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.\n- Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth.\n- Let it raise until double in size.\n- Put the dough back onto a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes.\n- Shape each piece into a tight oval loaf.\n- Sprinkle two sheet pans with corn meal. Roll and stretch two loaf until they are 15x12 inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size.\n- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times in the first 15 minutes.\n- Loaves are done when their bottoms sound hollow when tapped.\n- Let cool on wire racks before serving.\n- tip: its a good idea to dust a bit of flour or corn meal on the baking tray ;).\n\n## Questions & Replies\n![](https:\/\/img.sndimg.com\/food\/image\/upload\/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1\/v1\/gk-static\/gk\/img\/avatar\/pop.png)\n\nGot a question?   Share it with the community\\!\n\nWant a Second Helping?\n\nSign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox.\n\nTo withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.wbdprivacy.com\/policycenter\/b2c\/).\n\nHave any thoughts about this recipe?   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Boilerpipe Text	Recipes Yeast Breads "This is such a wonderful Turkish bread. I can't remember where got this recipe, but I've made it and it's simply lovely. You can stuff in your fave fillings (my family loves spinach, turkey slice and cheese, so that's what I always stuff it with)" Ready In: 2hrs Ingredients: 7 Serves: 4-6 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups bread flour , divided 3 ⁄ 4 cup water , divided 5 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 cups warm water 6 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons salt directions To make the starter: Place 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water in a coverable bowl; stir well. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. The next day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. On the third day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. To make the dough: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Break the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture. Stir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth. Let it raise until double in size. Put the dough back onto a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes. Shape each piece into a tight oval loaf. Sprinkle two sheet pans with corn meal. Roll and stretch two loaf until they are 15x12 inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times in the first 15 minutes. Loaves are done when their bottoms sound hollow when tapped. Let cool on wire racks before serving. tip: its a good idea to dust a bit of flour or corn meal on the baking tray ;). Questions & Replies Got a question? Share it with the community! Want a Second Helping? Sign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox. To withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the Privacy Policy . Have any thoughts about this recipe? Share it with the community! RECIPE SUBMITTED BY 13 Recipes i'm just a simple stay home mommy who loves to bake and cook. i so happen to some make side income with my passion of baking and some other stuff...so i guess i'm a home based business person? i don't know, i just do this for fun! View Full Profile
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[Recipes](https://www.food.com/recipes) 2. [Yeast Breads](https://www.food.com/topic/yeast) # Turkish Bread or Ekmek [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/fruit-kebab.png)](https://www.food.com/user/322538) Submitted by [ladylynd](https://www.food.com/user/322538) "This is such a wonderful Turkish bread. I can't remember where got this recipe, but I've made it and it's simply lovely. You can stuff in your fave fillings (my family loves spinach, turkey slice and cheese, so that's what I always stuff it with)" save [Download](https://www.food.com/recipe/turkish-bread-or-ekmek-221810/as-image "Download") Print Share I Made This ![photo by a food.com user](https://www.food.com/images/recipe-default/image-02.svg) ![photo by a food.com user](https://www.food.com/images/recipe-default/image-02.svg) Add your photo Ready In: 2hrs Ingredients: 7 Serves: 4-6 Nutrition information ## ingredients Units: US - 1 1⁄2 cups [bread flour](https://www.food.com/about/flour-64), divided - 3⁄4 cup [water](https://www.food.com/about/water-459), divided - 5 teaspoons [active dry yeast](https://www.food.com/about/yeast-62) - 1 teaspoon [white sugar](https://www.food.com/about/sugar-139) - 2 cups [warm water](https://www.food.com/about/water-459) - 6 cups [bread flour](https://www.food.com/about/flour-64) - 2 teaspoons [salt](https://www.food.com/about/salt-359) Advertisement ## directions - #### To make the starter: - Place 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water in a coverable bowl; stir well. - Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. - The next day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. - Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. - On the third day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. - #### To make the dough: - In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. - Break the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture. - Stir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. - When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. - Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth. - Let it raise until double in size. - Put the dough back onto a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes. - Shape each piece into a tight oval loaf. - Sprinkle two sheet pans with corn meal. Roll and stretch two loaf until they are 15x12 inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size. - Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times in the first 15 minutes. - Loaves are done when their bottoms sound hollow when tapped. - Let cool on wire racks before serving. - tip: its a good idea to dust a bit of flour or corn meal on the baking tray ;). ## Questions & Replies ![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/pop.png) Sign In to Ask a Question Got a question? Share it with the community\! Advertisement Want a Second Helping? Sign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox. By entering your email address, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/) and acknowledge the [Privacy Policy](https://www.wbdprivacy.com/policycenter/b2c/). 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Readable Markdown	1. [Recipes](https://www.food.com/recipes) 2. [Yeast Breads](https://www.food.com/topic/yeast) [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/fruit-kebab.png)](https://www.food.com/user/322538) "This is such a wonderful Turkish bread. I can't remember where got this recipe, but I've made it and it's simply lovely. You can stuff in your fave fillings (my family loves spinach, turkey slice and cheese, so that's what I always stuff it with)" Ready In:2hrs Ingredients:7 Serves: 4-6 - 1 1⁄2 cups [bread flour](https://www.food.com/about/flour-64), divided - 3⁄4 cup [water](https://www.food.com/about/water-459), divided - 5 teaspoons [active dry yeast](https://www.food.com/about/yeast-62) - 1 teaspoon [white sugar](https://www.food.com/about/sugar-139) - 2 cups [warm water](https://www.food.com/about/water-459) - 6 cups [bread flour](https://www.food.com/about/flour-64) - 2 teaspoons [salt](https://www.food.com/about/salt-359) directions - #### To make the starter: - Place 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water in a coverable bowl; stir well. - Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. - The next day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. - Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. - On the third day, add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water to the bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. - #### To make the dough: - In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. - Break the starter into small pieces and add it to the yeast mixture. - Stir in 4 cups of flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. - When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. - Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth. - Let it raise until double in size. - Put the dough back onto a lightly floured work surface and punch out the air. Divide the dough in half and knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes. - Shape each piece into a tight oval loaf. - Sprinkle two sheet pans with corn meal. Roll and stretch two loaf until they are 15x12 inch ovals. Dust the tops of the loaves with flour. Cover with a dry cloth and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size. - Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Mist with water 3 times in the first 15 minutes. - Loaves are done when their bottoms sound hollow when tapped. - Let cool on wire racks before serving. - tip: its a good idea to dust a bit of flour or corn meal on the baking tray ;). ## Questions & Replies ![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_48,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/pop.png) Got a question? Share it with the community\! Want a Second Helping? Sign up for our newsletter to get recipes, easy dinner ideas, tasty treats and more delivered straight to your inbox. To withdraw your consent or to learn more about your rights, see the [Privacy Policy](https://www.wbdprivacy.com/policycenter/b2c/). Have any thoughts about this recipe? Share it with the community\! ## RECIPE SUBMITTED BY [![](https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/f_auto,c_thumb,q_55,w_112,ar_1:1/v1/gk-static/gk/img/avatar/fruit-kebab.png)](https://www.food.com/user/322538) - [13 Recipes](https://www.food.com/user/322538?filter=recipes) i'm just a simple stay home mommy who loves to bake and cook. i so happen to some make side income with my passion of baking and some other stuff...so i guess i'm a home based business person? i don't know, i just do this for fun\! [View Full Profile](https://www.food.com/user/322538)
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