Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Sujek Flatbread / Pastry
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 4 cups plain flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 cup warm milk
- • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- • 1 egg, beaten
- • 150g sujuk sausage, finely diced
- • 1 tbsp nigella seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, oil, and half the egg into a soft dough; prove 1 hour until doubled.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 12 balls and let them rest 10 minutes under a towel.
3
Phase 3
Flatten each ball, place a spoonful of diced sujuk in the centre, gather the edges to seal, and set seam-side down.
4
Phase 4
Gently flatten each filled ball into a plump bun on a lined tray.
5
Phase 5
Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
6
Phase 6
Bake at 190C for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through; serve the poğaça warm.