Traditional Azerbaijani Sweet Bread: Karabakh Ketesi - NAPOLEON SHISH KEBAB RECİPE

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while chicken is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while cauliflower is a low-carb alternative.

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until bubbly.

Combine yeast mixture with flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash and mix with sautéed onions and ground meat.

Season the filling with black pepper, cumin, and chopped parsley.

Roll out the dough into thin circles.

Place filling in the center of each circle and fold to seal.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Alternatively, fry in hot oil until crispy and golden.

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