Cooking Traditional Azerbaijani Dough Dishes and Desserts in the Oven!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

minced meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese is more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is often less costly.

Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

Cut the dough into desired shapes for filling.

Prepare filling by mixing minced meat, chopped onions, and spices in a bowl.

Spoon filling onto the center of each dough piece.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal edges tightly.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Fry the filled dough until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.

Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Serve warm with yogurt or sour cream on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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