Mediterranean Turkish Potato Pastry

Mediterranean Turkish Potato Pastry is a soft homemade pastry. It is perfect to make for a snack or breakfast. This recipe is made with creamy mashed potatoes, melted kaşar cheese, and some spices for extra flavor. The butter inside the dough gives it a rich taste. You can easily store the pastry in a container so the taste and texture will never get spoiled. The potato pastry is ready to be prepared in 2 hours. It contains 230 kcal and 6 g of protein in one serving. Serve this Mediterranean Turkish Potato Pastry with homemade tomato sauce, boiled eggs, and Mediterranean green salad.

STATS:

• Calories 230 kcal
• Time for Prep: 40 minutes
• Serving size: 1 pastry
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
• Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Course: Breakfast
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Serves: 40 pastries

EQUIPMENT:

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cup & spoon
• Kitchen scale
• Pot
• Potato masher
• Frying pan
• Grater
• Rolling pin
• Baking trays & paper
• Pastry brush
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

DOUGH:

• Salt 2 tbsp
• 800 g all-purpose flour
• Soft butter
• 500 ml water

POTATO FILLING:

• 5 tbsp liquid oil
• 1 kg potatoes, boiled and mashed
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 100 g grated kaşar cheese
• Red pepper flakes

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• You can use the all-purpose flour to make the base of the dough. It will also give the dough a pastry shape. You can add it smoothly to make a soft texture in the dough. You can also use bread flour instead, but the texture may change.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• Flour forms the base of the dough and gives the pastry its structure. Add it gradually to help make a smooth dough.

WATER:

• Water will bring the flour together and make a soft dough for easier rolling. It also helps all the ingredients mix well in the recipe to provide a good taste.

SALT:

• Adding a little salt to the recipe will add a salty flavor to the dough and also help to balance the taste. You can add this to give your recipe a salty taste.

KAŞAR CHEESE

• The Kaşar cheese adds a rich, cheesy flavor to the potato filling. It melts nicely and makes the filling soft and creamy. You can also use mozzarella cheese instead in the recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Firstly peel the potatoes then cut the small pieces and boil them in salt. Rinse well and mash until they are smooth.
2. Now heat the oil on a low flame in the pan and add the mashed potatoes, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix them evenly.
3. Then remove the potatoes from the heat, add the grated kaşar cheese, mix it well, and set it aside to cool.
4. Take a bowl and combine the flour and salt and pour the water slowly until it forms a smooth and soft dough and rest for 30 minutes.
5. Now divide it into small portions and roll each portion into a sheet and spread the soft butter on each rolled dough. Fold the dough to create layers.
6. Then again divide the dough into small portions, flatten each piece and add a spoon full with potato filling in the center. Now fold it and seal the edges.
7. Place the pastries on a tray lined with baking paper and leave some space between them.
8. Now bake them in the oven for 30 minutes, until they get brown.
9. Lastly, let the pastries cool, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

TURKISH BREAKFAST:

• Boiled eggs
• Olives
• Fresh tomatoes

DIPS AND SAUCES:

• Garlic yogurt sauce
• Tzatziki
• Homemade tomato sauce

FRESH SALADS:

• Turkish shepherd salad
• Cucumber & tomato salad
• Mediterranean green salad

TIPS:

• You should drain the potatoes before mashing them.
• Let the filling get cool then add to the dough.
• You should rest to allow the dough to roll easily.
• Include the butter and spread it evenly for the best layers

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the pastries in a container and store it for 4 days in a container.

FREEZER:

• You can also keep them stored in a container for a long time so the taste and texture will never get spoiled.

FAQs:

Is it possible to prepare the potato filling in advance?

• Yes, I make the potato filling 24 hours in advance and keep it in the refrigerator.

Should I add different varieties of cheese in the recipe?

• Yes, you can add different kinds of cheese, like mozzarella or cheddar cheese, as per your preference.

Should I freeze these pastries?

• Yes, you can freeze the baked pastries for 3 months in a container.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 230 kcal

Net carbs: 30 g

Iron: 1.7 mg

Total carbs: 32 g

Vitamin A: 95 mcg

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 55 mg

Protein: 6 g

Serving size: 1 pastry

Sodium: 300 mg

Serving: 1 pastry

Potassium: 180 mg