10 Flavors Without Yeast

Step 1 :Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Cut the puff pastry dough vertically into two parts. Place a handful of cheese and chopped parsley in the middle of the sheets of dough. Fold it over to close the edges and press firmly to make sure they are sealed. Then twist the two edges of the dough in opposite directions and pinch them together. Mix molasses with water, and, using a basting brush, spread the mix evenly all over the dough. Sprinkle the sesame seeds. Bake the dough following the instructions on the package. Enjoy.

Step 2 :Puff Pastry Poğaça (Turkish Savory Pastry) Cut the puff pastry dough into rounds. Chop the spinach and cut the pastırma into cubes. Fill the rounds of dough with spinach, meat and cheese. Brush the top side of the dough with the egg and sprinkle the sesame seeds. Bake following the instructions on the package. Enjoy.

Step 3 :Puff Pastry Gözleme (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread) Grate the soujouk and slice the bastirma thinly. With the help of a rolling pin create two large separate puff pastry pieces. Fill the ingredients you have prepared between the 2 puff pastries and close the edges. Cook in a non-stick pan by closing the lid on both sides. Enjoy your meal.

Step 4 :Puff Pastry Surprise Bites Divide the puff pastry dough into squares. Chop the meat, and grate the cheese. Fill the dough with the cheese and meat mixture, and seal the edges of the squares by firmly pressing into the edges. Bake following the instructions on the package. Enjoy.

Step 5 :Puff Pastry with Veggies in White Sauce In a non-stick pan, stir in butter and flour. Slowly add milk and keep stirring. When the sauce gets thicker, remove from heat. Cut the carrot into cubes. Thinly slice the leek. Drizzle olive oil into the pan and saute the carrot. Next, add the leek and cook stirring for about 5 more minutes. Add the spinach and keep stirring. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Pour the white sauce into the pan with cooked vegetables, and mix well. Place the mixture in the middle of the puff pastry and fold the dough. Make sure the edges are sealed. Brush the dough with egg yolk. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy.

Step 6 :Lemon Coconut Puff Pastry Cut the puff pastry dough into rounds and place them in a muffin pan. Poke a small hole in each round with a fork. Bake following the instructions on the package. Once baked, cut the muffin tops off to form small bowls of pastry. In a saucepan, mix lemon juice, coconut flakes, lemon zest, eggs, semolina and honey. Cook stirring on low and let it simmer. Add butter, and keep stirring until it’s melted. Remove from heat. When the sauce cools down, pour it into the small puff pastry bowls. Sprinkle with coconut chips and serve. Enjoy.

Step 7 :Banana and Peanut Butter Puff Pastry Cut the puff pastry into rounds. Mix banana, honey, peanut butter and the nuts into a puree. Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the middle of each round and seal the edges together. Bake following the instructions on the package. Strain confectioner’s sugar over the rounds as topping. Enjoy.

Step 8 :Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Roll the puff pastry into a thin sheet with a rolling pin. Slice or chop the banana. First, spread the hazelnut cream onto the sheet and add the banana. Seal the dough, pressing into the edges with a fork. Bake following the instructions on the package. Enjoy.

Step 9 :Tahini Puff Pastry with Sesame Seeds  With a rolling pin, roll out the puff pastry dough. Brush with tahini and sprinkle with brown sugar. Roll dough into a log and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place each piece on a baking sheet after dipping into egg white and then rolling in sesame seeds. Preheat the oven to 375F and bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy.

Step 10 :Apple Tarte Tatin In a non-stick pan, melt the sugar until it’s browned. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat. Add butter and mix until combined. Peel, core and slice the apple. Place slices over the caramel in the pan. Poke a few holes in the puff pastry and cover the apple slices with sheets. Preheat the oven to 400F and bake for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut flakes or serve a la mode. Enjoy.