Fluffy Turkish Pogaça with Feta and Black Olives

Name: Fluffy Turkish Pogaça with Feta and Black Olives
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 pogaças
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Active dry yeast; Sugar; Salt; Lukewarm milk; Lukewarm water; Olive oil; Egg; Crumbled feta cheese; Black olives, pitted and chopped; Chopped fresh dill; Egg yolk; Milk; Sesame seeds

A delightful Turkish pastry with a savory filling.

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.

2 h
8 pogaças
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

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

For the Filling

Crumbled feta cheese

1 cup

Black olives, pitted and chopped

1/2 cup

Chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon (optional)

For the Topping

Egg yolk

Milk

1 tablespoon

Sesame seeds

(optional)

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Add liquids and form dough

Add lukewarm milk, water, olive oil, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.

Ensure that milk and water are just lukewarm to avoid killing the yeast.

Knead the dough

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.

Let the dough sit for a few minutes before kneading to absorb moisture.

Assembling the Filling

Mix filling ingredients

In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta, chopped olives, and dill.

Blend filling

Gently combine until the filling is evenly mixed.

Portion the filling

Divide the filling into 8 portions.

Cooking Process

First Proofing

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Shaping

Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, flatten each piece, fill with feta mixture, and seal the edges.

Second Proofing

Arrange filled pogaças on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.

Baking

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Plating & Serving