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How to Make Homemade Simple Pogacha Bread | Turkish Poğaça Recipe

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Turkish Pogaca

Cultural Context

Pogaca is a beloved pastry in Turkey, often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item. Traditionally filled with cheese or potatoes, it showcases the country's rich baking heritage. These soft, flaky pastries are often served at gatherings and celebrations, representing hospitality and warmth. Today, pogaca has gained popularity beyond Turkey, with variations found in neighboring countries and among diaspora communities.

TurkishTRsnack
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 large egg white
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Whisk together milk, water, egg white, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and active yeast.

2

Add flour and knead the dough well for 5 minutes.

3

Leave the dough to rise for 2 hours until it doubles in size.

4

Divide the dough into seven pieces.

5

Shape each piece of dough as demonstrated.

6

Leave the shaped dough aside for 30 minutes.

7

Brush the tops with egg and some milk.

8

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

9

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180° C (360° F).

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

PogacaPogaçaTurkish Pastry

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