Air Fryer Turkish Balloon Bread
Description
Soft, puffy Turkish balloon bread (balon lavaş) made in the air fryer with pantry ingredients. Each bread puffs in about 3 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1/3 cup 80 ml warm water, 105–110°F
- 1 teaspoon active dry or instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Cooking spray, for the basket
Instructions
- Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm water and let it sit 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil and stir into a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled.
- Punch down, divide into 4 balls, cover, and rest 10 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket.
- Roll one ball into a 5- to 6-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Air fry for about 2 minutes, until puffed. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until lightly golden.
- Repeat with the remaining dough. Brush with olive oil or butter and serve warm.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Tongs
Notes
- No air fryer: Bake on a preheated baking sheet at 475°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- No-yeast version: Mix 1 cup self-rising flour, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Skip the rise and cook the same way.
- Air fryer models vary: Watch the first bread and adjust the time for the rest.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg