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Peynirli Poğaça served in a tray
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Peynirli Poğaça – Turkish Poğaça With Feta And Herb

This Peynirli Poğaça is a Turkish Poğaça With Feta And Herb. This is common around the Balkan and Turkish regions. These Poğaça are called by different names depending on the region.
Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Baking, Bread, Breakfast, bun, savory snack
Cuisine: Turkish
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 People
Calories: 173kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • Oven

Ingredients

To make the dough -

  • 2 ½ cups All purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon Active dry yeast
  • ½ tablespoon Sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Lukewarm milk
  • ¼ cup Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Olive oil

To make the filling -

  • ¾ cup Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup Parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon Crushed red pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano dried

For the topping -

  • 1-1 tablespoon Cream + milk
  • to sprinkle Sesame seeds

Instructions

To make the dough -

  • Measure the milk in a bowl and add the sugar and yeast to it. Whisk it well and keep it covered for 5 to 10 minutes. By this time, you will notice that the mixture is frothy. If not, the yeast has not activated. Discard the mixture and start with a new batch of yeast.
  • I made the dough in my food processor. Measure the flour and salt in the bowl of the processor. Add the yogurt, oil and the yeast mixture and process until a smooth dough forms. The dough will be quite soft, but should not be sticky. If needed, add a little more flour to adjust the consistency.
  • Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover it plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft free place for about 1 ½ hours or until the dough has doubled in volume.

To make the filling -

  • Mix all the ingredients mentioned in a bowl and keep it ready.

To shape the dough -

  • Punch the proofed dough and then divide them into 12 equal balls.
  • Working with one piece at a time, flatten the ball into a circle and place about a tablespoon of filling inside the circle. Bring the sides of the dough together and form a bun. Pinch the ends to seal well.
  • Repeat the same with the rest of the dough.
  • Place the shaped balls in a parchment lined baking tray and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it sit in room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes or until slightly puffed up.

Baking the Peynirli Poğaça buns -

  • When the buns are rising for the second time, preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Brush the top of the buns with cream-milk mixture and then sprinkle the sesame seeds. I used black sesame seeds for some color.
  • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  • Let them cool a bit and serve the Peynirli Poğaça !

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg