Kuymak Flatbread / Pastry
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries

Kuymak Flatbread / Pastry

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
  • • 1 cup plain flour
  • • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 3/4 cups warm water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the cornmeal, flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and water into a thick batter-like dough.

2
Phase 2

Cover and rest 30 minutes, until bubbly on the surface.

3
Phase 3

Preheat a round pan or frying pan in a 200C oven with a generous slick of butter or oil until sizzling.

4
Phase 4

Pour in the batter, level the surface, and bake 20-25 minutes until set, golden, and crisp at the edges.

5
Phase 5

Cut into wedges and serve warm with the molten cheese fondue.