The authentic Politiko Ekmek

Source : Dissolve The Yeast In A Little Lukewarm Water With Flour So That You Have A Batterand Set It Aside At 35 C To Rise And Bubble About Half An Hour Plac...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : December 2, 2025

Step:

  1. Dissolve the yeast in a little lukewarm water with flour so that you have a batter

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 1 photo
  2. And set it aside at 35°C to rise and bubble (about half an hour).

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 2 photo
  3. Place all the dough ingredients together with the yeast in the mixer bowl

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 3 photo
  4. And knead using the dough hook of the mixer, until you have a smooth and soft dough. If necessary, add a little bit of flour.

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 4 photo
  5. Cover and set aside the dough to rise (for about one hour) in a warm place (35°C).

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 5 photo
  6. Butter either 2 baking trays of 24 cm each or one of 34 cm

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 6 photo
  7. And after having divided the dough to the size that you desire, spread it evenly in the baking tray or trays.

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 7 photo
  8. Set it aside (about one hour) at a warm place (35°C). It has to at least double in volume.

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 8 photo
  9. Bake for 15' at 160°C using the convection element and then turn them upside down on an oven rack and leave them for 30' at 120°C to dry. Let them cool and then place them once more in the baking trays.

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 9 photo
  10. Boil the ingredients for the syrup for 5'.

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 10 photo
  11. Pour spoonfuls of the hot syrup on the cold ekmek punching it with a toothpick at intervals of 2 cm. You can serve it either straight like that or with a scoop of ice cream on top.

    The authentic Politiko Ekmek recipe step 11 photo

Ingredients

  1. 21 g fresh yeast (1/2 cube)
  2. 250 g all purpose flour
  3. 60 g melted vegetable butter 
  4. 60 g sugar
  5. 80 g full fat yoghurt (diet... tomorrow...)
  6. 1/4 tsp salt
  7. 1/4 tsp ground mastic (before you grind it, place it in the freezer for 10'!)
  8. 1/4 tsp ground mahlab
  9. 1 egg
  10. Ingredients for the syrup
  11. 750 g sugar
  12. 550 g water
  13. 2 tbsp lemon juice

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