A unique, tasty addition to weekend brunch
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup feta or white cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh dill or flat leaf parsley, or a combination
  • 2 cup flour, plus more if needed
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly whisked with a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoon nigella seeds or sesame seeds
Directions
  1. Step 1: Heat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 3 tablespoons herbs (roughly chopped fresh dill, flat leaf parsley or a combination). Set aside.
  2. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups plain yogurt and 1 cup melted unsalted butter until the dough comes together. Turn out onto a floured board; knead gently until very smooth.
  3. Step 2: Cut dough into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a little ball, then flatten and make a hole in the middle. Fill with a small amount of filling. Gently pinch to close; place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush generously with egg wash (made from 2 egg yolks, lightly whisked with a pinch of salt); sprinkle with 2 tablespoons nigella seeds or sesame seeds.
  4. Step 3: Bake until firm and golden, 15 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or allow to cool.