Karakoy Pogaca Recipe (Turkish Yeasted Cheese Buns)
Karakoy pogaca recipe: Soft, buttery, yeasted buns filled with white cheese. You shape the dough, let it proof on the tray, then bake at 180°C until lightly golden. Clear ingredients and short steps make it easy for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
1. For the dough
2. For the filling
3. For the top
Step-by-Step Method
Mix and knead the dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature butter, eggs, warm water, salt, and sugar. Add the flour and instant yeast, then knead until smooth.
Check the texture
You’re aiming for a soft dough that doesn’t stick to your hands. If it feels too wet, sprinkle in a little more flour and knead again.
Divide
Without resting the dough, divide it into 20 equal pieces.
Fill and shape
Flatten each piece in your palm, add some crumbled cheese, then seal and roll into a neat ball.
Arrange on the tray
Place the buns on a baking tray with space between them. Press each one very lightly to settle the shape.
Brush with egg yolk
Brush the tops with egg yolk using a pastry brush.
Score the tops
Gently make a few lines on top with a fork; it adds a classic look and helps them expand evenly.
Tray proof
Cover the tray and let the buns proof for 1 hour, until noticeably puffy.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 180°C (no fan, top and bottom heat). Bake, watching closely, until golden. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.