Turkish White Bread (Francala)

Francala is a type of Turkish white bread made from refined white flour, with a soft interior and thin crust. It is usually shaped as a long oval loaf and made with milk- or fat-enriched dough. In Türkiye, the name has traditionally been used to mean quality white bread.

Where It’s Used

“Shape the francala dough into an oval and knead it with milk for a soft crumb.”