Kayseri Yağlaması Recipe: A Delicious Treat

Ingredients for the Kayseri Yağlaması Recipe

• 1 cup of warm water (200 ml)
• 1 cup of warm milk (200 ml)
• 1 packet of instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 5 cups of flour

For the filling:

• 500 g ground beef
• 2 medium onions
• 2 green bell peppers
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of chili or tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup of olive oil
• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of cumin

For the topping;

• Garlic yogurt

Steps for Making Kayseri Yağlaması

Preparing the Dough

1. Add the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar to the mixing bowl and stir.
2. Add milk, water, and vegetable oil, then knead until you have a soft dough.
3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, then cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise for 40 minutes.

Preparing the Ground Beef Filling

1. Start browning the ground meat in a nonstick skillet.
2. Once the ground meat has browned and released its juices, add the olive oil and butter, and sauté until the butter has melted.
3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and red and green bell peppers, then sauté.
4. Add the tomato paste, black pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt, then stir.
5. Add the peeled tomatoes and continue stirring.
6. Finally, add the hot water and simmer over low heat for 8–10 minutes, until the ground meat has absorbed the liquid.

Shaping the Dough

1. Transfer the risen dough to the work surface and gently press it inward from the edges to release the air.
2. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
3. Cover the pastries with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.

Rolling Out and Baking the Dough

1. Place each piece of dough on the floured work surface and roll it out to the size of a serving plate.
2. Shake off any excess flour from the rolled-out dough.
3. Place the dough in a preheated nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat, turning frequently.

Preparing the Grease

1. Place the cooked lavash on a large plate.
2. Spread a spoonful of the ground meat mixture over it.
3. Layer the remaining lavash sheets with the ground meat mixture in the same way, continuing until the mixture is used up.

Served with Yogurt

1. Optionally, whisk the garlic-flavored or plain yogurt and drizzle it over the toppings.
2. Slice the pastries and serve them warm.
3. Enjoy your meal…