Kayseri manti
Beef dumplings cut chickpea-small, with garlic yogurt and chili butter.
Involved · 90 min
A soft, pillowy Balkan pastry of yeast dough rolls bathed in a rich savory yogurt sauce and baked to golden perfection.

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Whisk together warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; rest for 5 minutes until frothy.
Gradually add the flour and salt, kneading into a smooth, supple dough, then cover and proof for 40 minutes.
Divide dough into small balls, flatten slightly, stuff with crumbled cheese, roll closed, and place tightly on an oiled baking tray.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the strained yogurt, eggs, and sunflower oil until completely smooth.
Pour the yogurt sauce generously over the dough rolls, ensuring all crevices are filled.
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for around 35 minutes until richly browned on top.
Note. Let the rolls rest for 10 minutes after pouring the yogurt sauce so the dough absorbs the flavor before baking.
Yes, classic Thracian versions are often baked plain without filling and rely entirely on the creamy topping.
Strained yogurt has less water, preventing the crust from becoming overly soggy while baking.
Beef dumplings cut chickpea-small, with garlic yogurt and chili butter.
Involved · 90 min