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HOE MAAK JE LEKKERE ZACHTE TURKSE KAAS BROODJES - *POĞAÇA RECEPT*

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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
400 ml lauw warm halfvolle melk
100 ml zonnenbloem olie
1 pakje droge gist
2 eetlepels suiker
1,5 theelepel zout
1 ei
eigeel op smeren
ongeveer 550 gram bloem
feta kaas of turkse kaas of gouda

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

Activate the dry yeast in warm milk with sugar until frothy.

2

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.

3

Add the activated yeast mixture, oil, and egg white to the flour.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking.

5

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.

6

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

7

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each one.

8

Place a spoonful of feta cheese or Turkish cheese or Gouda in the center of each round.

9

Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.

10

Brush each pastry with egg yolk.

11

Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetoven

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Allergens

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Also Known As

PogacaPogaçaTurkish Pastry

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