Maun Cheese-Filled Poğaça – 8 Pieces

Soft, pillowy and filled with a salty white cheese centre, cheese poğaça is the snack that Turkish bakeries sell by the bagful every morning. This Maun pack lets you bake them at home straight from the freezer, so you can have warm, golden buns on the table without any kneading, shaping or waiting for dough to rise.

What Is Poğaça?

Poğaça belongs to a large family of Turkish savoury pastries that you will find in every neighbourhood fırın. The dough is enriched with yoghurt, butter or oil and milk, which gives it a tender, slightly crumbly texture that is somewhere between a soft bread roll and a scone. Each piece is shaped into a round or half-moon, filled, brushed with egg and often sprinkled with sesame or nigella seeds before baking.

Cheese poğaça is by far the most popular version. Crumbly white cheese, sometimes mixed with fresh parsley, melts slightly in the oven and contrasts beautifully with the buttery dough around it.

Part of the Morning Routine

For many people in Turkey, the day starts with a warm breakfast pastry and a glass of tea. Commuters grab poğaça from bakery windows on the way to work, students pack them into school bags and families pile them into baskets for slow weekend breakfasts. They are equally welcome in the afternoon, when visitors drop by and the kettle goes on. In many homes, a tray of freshly baked poğaça is simply the polite thing to offer guests.

Bake From Frozen

As part of our frozen bakery range, these come ready to bake. Keep the pack in the freezer, take out as many as you need and pop them in the oven. In a short time you will have soft, freshly baked buns that taste as though they came straight from a Turkish bakery.

Simple Baking Steps

1. Preheat the oven to the temperature shown on the pack.
2. Place the poğaça on a lined tray with space between each piece.
3. Brush the tops with beaten egg and add sesame or nigella seeds if you like.
4. Bake until puffed and golden, then let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Because these are frozen products, please do not refreeze them if they have thawed during delivery. Store them in the fridge and bake within a short time instead.

Serving Ideas for Cheese Poğaça

• Serve warm with olives, tomatoes, cucumber and a boiled egg.
• Pair with a bowl of lentil or tarhana soup for a light lunch.
• Pack into lunch boxes or picnic bags, as they are good cold too.
• Offer to guests with tea in the afternoon.

Leftovers keep well for a day in an airtight tin and can be refreshed in a warm oven for a few minutes.

Allergens

Contains wheat and milk, and may contain egg and sesame. Please check the pack for full ingredient and allergen details.

Order Online From Robin Food

Robin Food delivers Turkish bakery favourites across the UK, with same-day delivery available in many London postcodes. Complete your basket with our açma, Turkish somun bread and a bag of Tirebolu 42 tea.