Kayseri Yağlaması Recipe

Step 1

For the dough combine water, milk, yeast and sugar in a deep bowl together,

Step 2

Add half of the flour part by part and start to knead,

Step 3

Add salt and oil and keep kneading,

Step 4

Add flour and knead until you reach a smooth dough,

Step 5

Make a ball and cover with a plastic wrap, set aside for 30-45 mins.,

Step 6

In the meantime prepare the beef sauce,

Step 7

Heat oil in a large pan, add into the ground beef and cook until changes colour,

Step 8

Add onions and peppers and sautee until tender,

Step 9

Add tomato paste and sautee until smells good,

Step 10

Add chilli and stir,

Step 11

Add tomatoes and cook for another few mins.,

Step 12

Add the water, cover the lid and cook for 10-15 mins.,

Step 13

Add salt and spices, stir and remove from heat,

Step 14

Knead the dough again and make 10 small balls,

Step 15

Roll one of the balls in a 24 cm. disc,

Step 16

Heat a pan and put the lavas into the pan,

Step 17

Cook both sides for 2-3 mins. each,

Step 18

Roll and cook rest of the balls in the same way,

Step 19

Heat the beef sauce,

Step 20

Put one lavas into a plate,

Step 21

Pour and spread some beef sauce over and put another lavas,

Step 22

Pour and spread some more beef sauce and put another lavas,

Step 23

Repeat the process for the remaining lavas and sauce,

Step 24

Serve hot with garlic or plain yogurt.