Turkish Milk Bread Pogaca | Feta Cheese Breakfast Rolls

Pillowy Turkish pogaca with creamy feta filling and a crispy-tender exterior—now 40% lighter. This beloved breakfast staple swaps heavy cream for Greek yogurt in the dough, delivering authentic pull-apart texture without the guilt. Perfect for weekend brunch or meal prep.

25m

Prep Time

28m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 1 tsp instant yeast
✓ 1 tsp salt
✓ 1 tbsp honey
✓ 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or 2%)
✓ 2 tbsp low-fat milk
✓ 1/2 cup low-fat milk (for dough)
✓ 1 tbsp olive oil
✓ Nigella seeds or sesame for topping (1 tsp)
✓ 120g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
✓ 2 tbsp part-skim ricotta
✓ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
✓ 1/4 tsp black pepper
✓ 1 tsp water (for egg wash)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Warm Your Wet Ingredients: Heat the 1/2 cup low-fat milk to 110°F (warm to touch). Combine with Greek yogurt and the 2 tbsp low-fat milk in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Add honey and let sit 1 minute.

2. Build the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the yogurt mixture and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until shaggy, then knead by hand for 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic (dough will be slightly sticky).

3. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rise at room temperature for 45–60 minutes, until doubled in size.

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4. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine crumbled feta, ricotta, parsley, and black pepper. Mix gently with a fork until combined but still chunky. Set aside.

5. Shape the Rolls: Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin oval (about 5×3 inches). Place 1.5 tbsp filling on one half, fold over, and press edges to seal. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Second Rise: Cover shaped pogaca loosely with the damp towel and let rise for 20–25 minutes until puffy but not fully doubled.

7. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together 1 tsp water and brush lightly over the tops of each roll. Sprinkle with nigella seeds or sesame.

8. Bake Until Golden: Bake for 22–28 minutes until deep golden brown on top and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#Turkish breakfast bread low-calorie#feta cheese pogaca recipe healthy#pillowy yeast rolls Greek yogurt

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