Chef Yasemin is transforming traditional pişi dough into a delightful garlic bread, featuring a crispy exterior and a soft interior. This recipe incorporates softened garlic and aged kashar cheese, resulting in an irresistible aroma and flavor that is perfect for sharing. Save this recipe if you’re ready to try it!
This recipe for Garlic Bread from Pişi Dough has a preparation time of 30 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes.
Ingredients for Pişi Dough
1 cup warm water
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 packet active dry yeast
2.5 cups all-purpose flour (or as needed)
1 teaspoon salt
Ingredients for Garlic Mixture
10 cloves garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teacup olive oil
1 cup grated aged kashar cheese
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
2. Add flour and salt, then knead until a soft dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 45 minutes.
3. While the dough rises, place peeled garlic cloves, olive oil, and fresh thyme in an oven-safe dish. Bake at 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit) for 25 minutes.
4. Once the garlic is roasted and slightly cooled, mash the cloves. Stir in the grated aged kashar cheese.
5. Shape the pişi dough into a single piece by hand. Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
6. Spread the prepared garlic and cheese mixture over the fried pişi. Serve sliced once the cheese has melted. Enjoy!
