Ingredients (6β8 breads)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water (add gradually)
4β6 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
Extra flour for dusting
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour + salt.
Gradually add warm water and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
Knead 8β10 minutes.
Cover and rest 30 minutes (very important).
2οΈβ£ Divide & Roll
Divide dough into 6β8 balls.
Dust lightly with flour.
Roll one ball very thin (almost transparent).
3οΈβ£ Layer with Butter
Brush the surface generously with melted butter or oil.
Fold:
Fold left β right
Fold top β bottom
(like an envelope)
Lightly flatten.
Repeat for all dough pieces.
Rest again 10 minutes.
4οΈβ£ Cook
Heat a dry pan or tava over medium heat.
Roll one folded dough gently (donβt make it too thin).
Cook until golden spots appear, about 1β2 min per side.
Brush lightly with butter while hot.
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Serving Ideas
Eat plain (traditional)
With honey or sugar
With cheese, olives, or yogurt
Roll it like in the picture π
π₯ Tips for Perfect Katmer
Resting makes it soft & flaky
Donβt use too much flour when rolling
Medium heat = soft inside, crispy outside
Turkish bread recipe