Peynirli Poğaça

Peynirli Poğaça is a delightful Turkish pastry filled with creamy cheese, making it an ideal addition to breakfast or a snack. These soft and flaky rolls are a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 250 grams
• unsalted butter - 50 grams, melted
• plain yogurt - 100 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• egg - 1 large (for dough)
• egg - 1 large (for egg wash)
• feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• parsley - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the melted butter, yogurt, and one egg to the flour mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
5. In another bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese with chopped parsley.
6. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into a circle, about 10 cm in diameter.
7. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each circle.
8. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
9. Place the poğaças on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Beat the second egg and brush it over the top of each poğaça for a golden color.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the cheese and egg.
• Contains healthy fats from butter, contributing to satiety.

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