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Gevrek (gevrek)

Small ring-shaped bread with a soft, glossy-topped crumb, covered in sesame seeds. Very common in Bulgarian bakeries, it is eaten at breakfast or as a snack, often without anything on it.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

On the side

Nutrition facts

446 kcal per serving

Protein
13.7 g
Carbohydrates
59.4 g
of which sugars
3.6 g
Fat
15.7 g
Fiber
3.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Crumble the yeast into the lukewarm water with the sugar and let it foam for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, then add the yeast and knead for 5 minutes.
  3. Work in the soft butter in small pieces and keep kneading for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour, until it doubles in volume.
  5. Divide the dough into 6 pieces, roll each into a rope about 30 cm long, then join the ends to form a ring.
  6. Arrange the gevreks on a tray, brush them with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with sesame.
  7. Let them rise for 20 minutes, then bake at 200 °C for 18 to 20 minutes, until well golden.
  8. Leave to cool for a few minutes on a rack before serving.

Variations and tips

Oil version. Replace the butter with 60 ml of sunflower oil for a lighter crumb.

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