Kulaç Soda Bread
Kulaç Soda Bread is a classic for good reason — greek yogurt does most of the work, and the method is approachable enough for a weeknight. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Medium
Ingredients
- 450 g Flour
- 500 g Greek Yogurt
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- Splash Olive Oil
Method
- On a large baking tray or a clean work surface, mix together the dry ingredients - flour, baking soda and salt.
- Make a well in the middle and add the yogurt. Using your hands slowly combined the ingredients together to start to form a dough.
- Kneed the dough on a floured surface, adding extra flour if you find the texture too sticky. The dough is ready when it is of a pizza dough texture and still very slightly sticky, this should only take a few minutes.
- On a baking tray add a little oil and put the dough on top. Shape and flatten the dough into a circle shape ensuring the height of the dough is about 5cm.
- Cover the dough with a little bit of olive oil, ensure it is fully covered.
- You can bake the Kulaç as it is or you can create patterns which also helps with even cooking. The most common patterns are using the back of a fork to slightly press down to create line dents all over or spiking the dough with the fork.
- Place on the bottom shelf of a pre heated oven. Bake for 40 minutes or until the dough is golden and firm to touch.
- Once removed from the oven, stand upright or place on a cooling rack to allow the Kulaç to cool.
- Cut the Kulaç the way you would a cake into 8 slices. If you are serving warm you may want to snap and pull apart the bread with your hands instead.
Tips for the best Kulaç Soda Bread
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 5 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Serve alongside a grilled main or as part of a shared table.
Storage
Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Kulaç Soda Bread recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 5 ingredients and 9 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for greek yogurt?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Kulaç Soda Bread ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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