pogaçe
Pogaça, or poğaça in Turkish, is a soft, leavened pastry or bread found in Turkish and Balkan cuisines. It encompasses a family of baked goods made from an enriched yeast dough, typically shaped into rounds or crescents and often brushed with egg wash and sesame seeds. The preparation and terminology vary by region, but pogaça/poğaça is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a savory snack.
In Turkey, poğaça is generally made with a yeasted dough enriched with yogurt, milk, and oil, and
In several Balkan countries, pogača refers to a round, soft loaf of bread rather than a stuffed
Both terms reflect a shared culinary heritage from the Ottoman influence in Southeast Europe. The names and