Homemade Yaprak Döner (Iskender Style)
A clear, short recipe for making yaprak döner from minced beef at home. Includes ingredients, steps, and serving options for pide or sandwich style.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the minced meat
Place minced beef in a large bowl. Grate the onion and squeeze its juice over the meat.
Add ingredients and knead
Add yogurt, breadcrumbs and spices, then knead well for 3–4 minutes until uniform.
Activate the baking soda
Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and squeeze 2–3 drops of lemon juice on top to activate it, wait briefly.
Roll thin and shape
Place mixture between two parchment sheets and roll thin with a rolling pin, fold edges inward to form a flat sheet.
Arrange on the tray
Lay the rolled sheets carefully on a lined baking tray, spacing them to avoid sticking.
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes, check until edges are browned.
Serve
Serve slices over pide with melted butter and yogurt sauce for Iskender-style, or make sandwiches as desired.