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Qatlama

Azerbaijani flaky flatbread, folded in thin layers with herbs or cheese, then golden in the pan. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, it goes well with tea or meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt, egg and lukewarm water to a smooth dough, then knead for 8 minutes and let it rest for 30 minutes under a cover.
  2. Finely chop the herbs and spring onions, then mix them with the crumbled cheese and a pinch of pepper.
  3. Divide the dough into four balls and roll each into a very thin disc about 25 cm across.
  4. Spread a quarter of the filling over half of each disc, then fold it into a half-moon, pressing the edges together.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and cook each flatbread for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until well browned.
  6. Cut the flatbreads into pieces and serve warm, with yoghurt or tea.

Variations and tips

Spinach version. Replace the herbs with cooked, well-squeezed spinach for a milder, very homely flavour.

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Original Ecomely recipe.