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Fluffy Turkish Pogaça with Feta and Black Olives

Name: Fluffy Turkish Pogaça with Feta and Black Olives
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 3 cups; Active dry yeast, 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp); Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Lukewarm milk, 1/2 cup; Lukewarm water, 1/2 cup; Olive oil, 1/3 cup; Egg, 1; Crumbled feta cheese, 1 cup; Black olives, pitted and chopped, 1/2 cup; Chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon (optional); Egg yolk, 1; Milk, 1 tablespoon; Sesame seeds, (optional)

These soft, buttery pastries are perfect as a snack or appetizer, filled with tangy feta and salty black olives for a delicious bite every time.

4.3(554 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 5, 2025

Fluffy Turkish Pogaça with Feta and Black Olives — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 354 kcal
Protein: 9.5 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Fat: 16.9 g
Fiber: 1.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2829 kcal
Protein: 76 g
Carbs: 313 g
Fat: 135 g
Fiber: 13 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 3 cups	1364	36	276	4	9
Active dry yeast 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)	21	3	2	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	48	0	12	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Lukewarm milk 1/2 cup	60	4	6	3	0
Lukewarm water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 1/3 cup	639	0	0	72	0
Egg 1	72	6	1	5	0
Crumbled feta cheese 1 cup	396	21	6	31	0
Black olives, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup	115	1	6	11	3
Chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon (optional)	1	0	0	0	0
Egg yolk 1	55	3	1	5	0
Milk 1 tablespoon	6	0	1	0	0
Sesame seeds (optional)	52	2	2	4	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2
Add liquids and form dough
Add lukewarm milk, water, olive oil, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Ensure that milk and water are just lukewarm to avoid killing the yeast.
3
Knead the dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Tip: Let the dough sit for a few minutes before kneading to absorb moisture.

Assembling the Filling

1
Mix filling ingredients
In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta, chopped olives, and dill.
2
Blend filling
Gently combine until the filling is evenly mixed.
3
Portion the filling
Divide the filling into 8 portions.

How to Make Fluffy Turkish Pogaça with Feta and Black Olives

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
First Proofing
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
2
Shaping
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, flatten each piece, fill with feta mixture, and seal the edges.
3
Second Proofing
Arrange filled pogaças on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
4
Baking
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.