Peynirli Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Pastry Rolls)
Soft, tender little pastries filled with feta and parsley, a staple of Turkish breakfast tables and bakeries.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.13 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add the oil, yoghurt, milk and 1 egg and mix to a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead briefly for 1 minute.
- 3
Mix the feta and parsley in a small bowl.
- 4
Divide the dough into 16 balls and flatten each into a 8 cm circle. Put a teaspoon of filling in the middle, fold over into a half moon and press the edges to seal.
- 5
Place on the tray, brush with beaten egg and scatter with seeds.
- 6
Bake for 22 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Best eaten warm on the day.
22 min
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