Ingredients for Nigella Seed Bread (Çörek Otlu Ekmek)
- 3 water glasses (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp each) flour
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1.5 water glasses (about 300 ml / 1¼ cups) warm water
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) nigella seeds
How to Make Nigella Seed Bread (Çörek Otlu Ekmek)
Add 3 water glasses of flour to a deep glass bowl and make a well in the center. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of dry yeast into the well. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt around the edges. Slowly pour 1.5 water glasses of warm water into the well, and with your other hand bring the flour in from the sides, kneading into a soft dough that is slightly sticky. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour to rise. Knead the risen dough once more. Place it into a rectangular cake pan greased with vegetable oil and dusted with flour, then wet your hand and smooth the top of the dough. Sprinkle nigella seeds on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F). Once out of the oven, cover with a cloth to keep it from drying out…
About This Recipe
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a hadith: "Use the nigella seed regularly, for it is a remedy for every illness except death."
Nigella Seeds and Their Benefits
*Thanks to the thymoquinone it contains, it reduces homocysteine levels that can lead to heart disease, protecting heart health.
*When used regularly, it especially strengthens the immune system.
*It helps prevent inflammation.
*The antioxidants it contains act as a shield for the body against illness.
*Nigella seeds have a slowing effect on breast cancer and prostate issues.
*It has a blood sugar-lowering effect and activates the beta cells in the pancreas that trigger insulin secretion.
*It is particularly helpful in treating allergic conditions in children.
*It protects the stomach lining.
*It helps relieve shortness of breath.
Today we have prepared a wonderful Nigella Seed Bread (Çörek Otlu Ekmek) recipe using this special ingredient. We are sure you will love it just as much as our Seeded Bread recipe. Enjoy!
