FORGET ALL THE RECIPES❗️SOFT AND PLUFFY TURKISH PASTRY RECIPE (POGACA)🥐Çiçek's Turkish Food Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerant.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds protein.

Prepare the filling by boiling the potatoes until soft, then mashing them.

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.

Add the mashed potatoes, tomato paste, and spices to the onions, mixing well to combine.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Add the milk, sunflower oil, and mineral water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each one.

Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center of each round.

Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.

Brush each pastry with egg yolk.

Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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