Turkish sucuk pogaca (sucuklu poğaça)

Method

1. 1

   Mix the dry ingredients

   Thoroughly combine the plain flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl.

   2 min
2. 2

   Knead the dough

   Add the lukewarm water and oil, then knead for about 5 minutes until you have a smooth, soft dough.

   5 min
3. 3

   Rest the dough

   Cover the dough and leave it to rest for about 30 minutes, until it has risen slightly.

   30 min
4. 4

   Prepare the filling

   Cut the salami into small cubes. Divide the dough into 30 equal pieces.

   10 min
5. 5

   Shape the pastries

   Flatten each piece by hand into a disc, place salami cubes in the centre, then pinch together to form a round pogaca.

   20 min
6. 6

   Glaze and bake

   Brush the pogacas with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake in a 180°C oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

   28 min