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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Thanks Khan
khant2@aol.comThis recipe is a must-try for any bread lover. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Muhammad Hafeez
h_m@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of yeast breads, but this poğaça is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, I can't resist it.
Renee Turner
turnerr76@aol.comThis poğaça is the perfect bread for a party or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nicole Brown
nicole@yahoo.comI love the versatility of this recipe. I've used it to make everything from simple breakfast rolls to decadent dinner rolls.
Sk Sowrov
s.s@gmail.comThis bread is the perfect addition to any meal. It's hearty and filling, yet still light and fluffy.
Scammer Beware
scammer_beware@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover yogurt.
Jay Prakash Lohani
p.jay50@hotmail.comThis recipe is a game-changer! I've never had Turkish poğaça before, but now I'm hooked.
Peter Petero
p_p38@hotmail.co.ukThis bread is so soft and fluffy! I love the way it melts in my mouth.
Beam Beam
b.b30@hotmail.comI've made this poğaça several times now, and it's always a success. It's the perfect bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Lahori Kuri
k@hotmail.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm new to baking, and this was the first bread I've ever made that turned out well. It was so easy to follow, and the bread was absolutely delicious.
Devin Risland
r.d63@hotmail.comThis poğaça was a hit with my family! They loved the soft texture and the slightly sweet flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
thulisile molulo
thulisilem84@gmail.comI've never made Turkish poğaça before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the bread turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate the whole loaf in one sitting!
jasmi stha
stha29@gmail.comThis Turkish poğaça recipe is a keeper! The dough was incredibly soft and easy to work with, and the end result was a fluffy, golden-brown bread that was perfect for breakfast or a snack.