Turkish bread stuffed with potatoes

Turkish Bread Stuffed with Potatoes: A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Classic 🫓🥔

If you’ve never tried Turkish bread stuffed with potatoes, you’re in for a real treat. Known for its soft, pillowy dough and flavorful, savory filling, this traditional bread is a comforting staple in many Turkish homes—and once you taste it, you’ll understand why!

Whether served as a snack, part of a meze spread, or as a satisfying side to soups and stews, this stuffed bread is the perfect combination of fluffy, golden crust and creamy, spiced potato filling. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Let’s dig into how to make this delicious, street-food-style favorite from scratch.

🧄 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple ingredients, big flavor
• Perfectly portable—great for picnics or lunchboxes
• Naturally vegetarian-friendly
• Freezer-friendly and great for make-ahead meals

📝 Ingredients

🥔 For the Potato Filling:

• 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional, for a burst of freshness)

🍞 For the Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ½ cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 How to Make Turkish Stuffed Bread with Potatoes

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Filling

1. Boil and mash the potatoes until smooth.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and sauté the chopped onions until golden and soft.
3. Add in the mashed potatoes, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors.
5. Turn off the heat and stir in chopped parsley (optional). Let the filling cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
2. Slowly add warm milk, water, and olive oil.
3. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic. If it’s sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour.
4. Cover with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 3: Assemble the Stuffed Bread

1. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls (about 8–10 depending on size).
2. Flatten each ball into a small circle using your hands or a rolling pin.
3. Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center.
4. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal, then gently flatten again into a round, slightly thick disc.
5. Repeat for all dough balls.

Step 4: Cook the Bread

You can pan-fry, bake, or cook on a griddle—here’s how:

To Pan-Fry (Traditional Method):

1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Place one stuffed bread at a time onto the skillet.
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4. Cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Brush with butter or olive oil for extra flavor.

To Bake:

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