Flatbread with suluguni
8 servings
45 minutes
Lepeshki with suluguni are a true culinary delight from Azerbaijani cuisine. Their tender, crispy crust hides a fragrant filling of suluguni and greens, creating a harmony of flavors. Suluguni, known for its spicy and slightly salty taste, pairs perfectly with the thin flaky dough, making the lepeshki hearty and appetizing. The recipe's origins trace back to traditional bread-making methods in the Caucasus where cheese is often used to enrich the dish's flavor. These lepeshki are ideal for breakfast, a light snack or as an accompaniment to a main dish; they can be served with sauces or fresh vegetables. Fried to a golden crust, they become especially aromatic, evoking an irresistible desire for another piece.
1
Defrost the dough. While it is defrosting, grate the cheese, chop the greens, and mix everything.
- Suluguni cheese: 280 g
- Cheese: 280 g
- Green: to taste
2
Divide it into 8 squares and roll each out with a rolling pin, adding flour.
- Yeast-free puff pastry: 1 piece
3
Add a mixture to each piece of dough, about the amount that fits in your hand. Then, make a flatbread and roll it out with a rolling pin.
- Suluguni cheese: 280 g
- Cheese: 280 g
- Green: to taste
4
Now you can fry them in a pan until golden brown.