Kahvaltılık Çörek

Kahvaltılık Çörek is a delightful Turkish breakfast pastry that combines a soft, flaky dough with a savory filling, perfect for starting your day. This vegetarian dish is aromatic, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with tea or yogurt.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Yeast - 7 grams
• Warm water - 120 ml
• Olive oil - 30 ml
• Salt - 5 grams
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Black pepper - 2 grams
• Sesame seeds - 10 grams (for topping)
• Egg - 1 (for egg wash)

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by combining the crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, and black pepper in a bowl.
5. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide into two equal portions.
6. Roll out each portion into a circle about 20 cm in diameter on a floured surface.
7. Place half of the filling mixture on one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
8. Fold the dough over to encase the filling, and pinch the edges to seal. You can crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative touch.
9. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
10. Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each pastry. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
11. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in iron and vitamins from spinach, supporting overall health.
• Provides a good source of protein from feta cheese and contributes to muscle maintenance.

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