How to Make Turkish Bread Loaf

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

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Recipe Summary Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

I live in Turkey and love ordering haydari at restaurants or picking it up from the deli section at the market. It is a thick and tangy Turkish yogurt dip best served with meat kebab and pita bread.

Ingredients | Turkish Bread Loaf

1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt

5 cloves garlic

1 pinch salt

1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (Optional)

2 mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.

Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.

Info | Turkish Bread Loaf

prep: 15 mins additional: 8 hrs total: 8 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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