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Called çörek in Turkish, this is a very traditional, everyday recipe. Perfect for home parties, picnics or as a snack, appetizer or even instead of bread. Ingredients:
dough |
3 eggs (put aside two egg yolks for glazing) |
1 cup yogurt |
1/2 cups oil |
200 gr. butter (room temperature) |
2 teaspoons of baking powder |
2 teaspoons of salt |
flour (as needed, app. 3 cups) |
filling |
250 gr. feta cheese |
half bunch of parsley (chopped) |
on top |
sesame |
black cumin seeds |
Directions:
1. Set the oven to 200C or 400F.
2. Mix all the ingredients except flour.
3. Add flour gradually in order to make a non-sticky dough.
4. Take a handful of dough, flatten it into a 1 cm. thick disk, put 1/2 tablespoons of filling to each ball, close it and make a ball.
5. Place the balls onto the oven pan and put glaze with the egg yolks.
6. They can be sprinkled with sesame and black cumin seeds before being baked.
7. Bake for 25 mins. (or until they become golden color outside)
8. app. 20 pieces
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