Oat Poğaça with Cheese, Pepper, and Olives
Tender Turkish-style savory oat pastries filled with white cheese, kasar cheese, red pepper, black olives, and fresh herbs, then topped with nigella seeds and rolled oats.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C using conventional top-and-bottom heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Whisk the oat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Whisk the whole egg, egg white, yogurt, and olive oil in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
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Step 4
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until no dry pockets of flour remain.
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Step 5
Fold in the white cheese, red pepper, black olives, kasar cheese, dill, parsley, and nigella seeds until evenly distributed.
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Step 6
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, flatten it slightly, and arrange the rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 7
Brush the tops with the egg yolk and sprinkle them evenly with the rolled oats.
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Step 8
Bake until the pastries are risen, golden brown, and at least 74°C at the center, about 20–25 minutes.
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Step 9
Cool the pastries on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool for another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep the eggs and dairy refrigerated until needed, prevent raw egg from contaminating ready-to-eat food, and bake the centers to at least 74°C. Refrigerate cooled leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw egg in the dough and glaze
- perishable yogurt and cheeses
- hot baking equipment