Çörek

Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk, then leave to rest for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix the flour, salt and mahleb, then add the egg, melted butter and the milk mixture.
3. Knead for 10 minutes until you get a soft, smooth dough, then let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place, covered.
4. Mix the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon to make the filling.
5. Divide the dough into 6 balls, flatten each into a disc, fill with the sweet walnuts and roll up into a snail shape.
6. Arrange the çörek on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and let them puff up for 20 minutes.
7. Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame and bake at 180 °C for 25 minutes, until well golden.