Sases

Sases refers to a type of small, typically sweet or savory pastry, often filled with fruit, cheese, or meat. The origin of the word and its precise definition can vary by region and culinary tradition. In some contexts, sases might be similar to small hand pies or turnovers, while in others, they could be a type of cookie or biscuit.

The preparation of sases generally involves a dough, which can be a simple flour and water mixture, a richer shortcrust, or even a yeast-leavened dough. The filling is then enclosed within this dough and the sases are typically baked. Sometimes, they are fried. The flavor profile of a sase is determined entirely by its filling, allowing for a wide range of sweet and savory applications.

Historically, such small, portable baked goods have been a common way to preserve ingredients and create convenient food items. Their exact culinary lineage is often difficult to trace definitively due to the widespread and ancient practice of encasing fillings in dough. Today, sases can be found in various forms in home cooking and commercial bakeries, often representing regional specialties or family recipes.