Soft, glossy Turkish bakery rolls, layered with margarine and twisted into rings. A breakfast staple alongside tea; this recipe makes 4.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Warm the milk and water, stir in the yeast and sugar and let it foam for 10 minutes. Beat the egg and set aside 1 tsp for brushing.
- 2
Put the flour and salt in a bowl; add the yeasted liquid, sunflower oil and egg and knead for 8 minutes into a soft, smooth dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- 3
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each into a thin rectangle about 12 x 30 cm.
- 4
Spread the soft margarine thinly and evenly over the dough and roll up tightly from the long side.
- 5
Stretch each roll slightly, twist it and join the ends into a ring; place on a lined tray and let rest for 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 190 °C.
- 6
Brush with the reserved egg and bake at 190 °C for 18-20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 323 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
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