NATURALLY LEAVENED TURKISH POğAçA
Classic Turkish poğaças, made with olive oil and yogurt, are like healthy cheese-and-herb scones. My variation uses natural sourdough leavening for an even healthier, more flavorful result. I love how layered and crispy these poğaças turn out, and how versatile the dough and fillings are.
Provided by dishesfromafar
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6-7 poğaças
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, and sourdough starter in a medium bowl.
- Add most of the flour, reserving a little in case it's not needed, and add the salt. Mix and knead the dough in the bowl until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Add more flour as needed to get a soft but not sticky dough.
- Wash and chop the herbs, and prep (crumble, slice, shred) the cheese you've chosen to use. Then add them as well as the black pepper to the dough by folding and kneading.
- Cover the dough and let it ferment at room temperature for 4-6 hours. Then refrigerate the dough overnight.
- The next day, prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Flip the cold dough out of the bowl and shape it into a tube, about as thick as a baguette.
- Cut the tube on the diagonal about every 5 cm (2 inches), and place the pieces on the parchment paper smooth side up (as opposed to cut side up).
- Cover and let the dough rest and rise for an hour or longer, until it's puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).
- Brush the dough with lightly beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
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Mrhussain75
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The dough was too sticky, the filling was bland, and the poğaça turned out dry and crumbly. I would not recommend it.
Jostin Cardoza
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Turkish cuisine, but this poğaça was really good! The bread was light and airy, and the filling was flavorful without being too overpowering.
Ismael Jan
[email protected]Wow! This poğaça was a showstopper! It was the perfect combination of savory and flaky. I couldn't stop eating it.
Tumelo Mimi
[email protected]This is the best poğaça recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Christina LaChance
[email protected]The poğaça was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a bit more butter or oil to the dough next time.
Maxamed Bakar
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. I've tried it with different fillings, and it always turns out delicious. It's a keeper!
Eqra nur Hossen pabel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and cheese.
UYI OSAGIE
[email protected]The poğaça turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt to the dough. Other than that, it was perfect.
Md Mehdi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. The dough was sticky and difficult to work with, and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend it to beginner bakers.
MUSA USMAN
[email protected]The flavor combination of the feta cheese and spinach was spot on. The bread was light and airy, with a perfect golden crust. Highly recommend!
Evagelos Varonos
[email protected]The poğaça was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but totally worth it.
Mekdes Tezera
[email protected]Just tried this recipe, and it turned out amazing! The dough was easy to work with, and the filling was flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mehar Tahir
[email protected]This Turkish Poğaça recipe was an absolute delight! The soft, fluffy bread with the savory filling was a perfect combination. I followed the recipe precisely, and the results were simply stunning. Thank you for sharing this gem!