Kefir cakes - a gastronomic memory from childhood. Grandma fiddles near the stove, conducting her culinary ceremonies over the pan, and lush slices of bread pop out from under her skillful hands ... I wanted to grab a fragrant slice as soon as possible and enjoy the taste of a freshly baked treat!
Homemade Classic: Spiced Cheese
Why is the traditional kefir recipe so good? The photo of the tortillas in the pan does not convey the appetite of the crisp, the juiciness of the filling of hard cheese and a pile of fragrant herbs.
Products Used:
- 380 g of wheat flour;
- 190 g of grated cheese;
- 200 ml of kefir;
- 3 g of soda, sugar.
Cooking Processes:
- Add seasoning, sugar and soda to kefir.
- Mix the liquid base for the dough with flour and cheese, mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- From the resulting mass, blind the koloboks, roll them into thick pancakes.
- Add the filling, connect the edges of the tortillas and roll them slightly.
- SautΓ© on medium heat on both sides.
Spices that blend harmoniously with the taste of a bakery treat: basil, mint, thyme, dill, garlic. Choose seasonings responsibly, focusing on your taste preferences.
Augmented recipe! Hearty Ham Option
It's nice to watch the tortillas squinting in the pan ... Kefir and cheese form an incredible duet, dilute this combination with new taste elements using ham. You can replace it with minced meat or chicken breast.
Products Used:
- 180 ml of kefir;
- 230 g of ham;
- 190 g flour;
- 110 g of grated cheese.
Cooking Processes:
- Mix spices with kefir, add flour and cheese.
- Knead the dough thoroughly; by consistency, it should be fairly soft and elastic.
- Divide the finished mass into several parts, roll out.
- Grate ham (or any other meat) on a coarse grater, evenly distribute on the surface of the dough.
- Wrap corners, fry in vegetable oil.
Add spicy piquancy with unusual spices such as nutmeg or ginger. If desired, use chopped chives or chopped garlic when cooking.
Mashed Tortilla - Gourmet Experiments
Is there a little mashed potato left over from dinner yesterday? Do not rush to throw away the leftovers, because they can be used as the main component for hearty yogurt cakes.
Products Used:
- 240 g of mashed potatoes;
- 190 g flour;
- 30 ml of kefir.
Cooking Processes:
- Place flour and mashed potatoes on a work surface.
- Use your hands to form a sticky dough.
- Add a little kefir, form an oblong sausage from the mass.
- Cut the roll into several parts, roll out individual parts.
- Fry in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes.
Mashed potatoes can be replaced with pumpkin, squash or bean. Such an appetizer will easily become the main dish, if you additionally prepare the filling from meat or vegetables.
A gastronomic trip to sunny Georgia
Mchadi is a traditional dish replacing bread for Georgians. Modern chefs are not afraid of culinary experiments and instead of the usual water they use dairy products to create dough.
Products Used:
- 570 g of cornmeal;
- 200 ml of kefir;
- 110 ml of water.
Cooking Processes:
- Sift flour into a separate bowl with a sieve.
- Add water and kefir to the crumbly ingredient, mix thoroughly.
- Knead the dough with your hands.
- Form future cakes from the finished material, crush the created balls with your palm.
- Cook in a hot pan, kefir cakes must be fried on both sides for 8-12 minutes.
Georgian appetizer is famous for its versatility, it can be served with any dish, whether it is aromatic beef steaks or sweet jam. Thanks to kefir, mchadi has an unobtrusive sourness, interestingly in harmony with other ingredients.
Gozleme - hearty discovery of Turkish housewives
We continue the journey through the pages of cookbooks! The next stop is the multifaceted Turkey. In the country of astringent aromas, the recipe for kefir cakes is also popular. The photo of the toasted dish is not enough to convey the beauty and delicate taste of thin bread.
Products Used:
- 410 g flour;
- 90 ml of water;
- 80 ml of kefir.
Cooking Processes:
- Dilute kefir with water, gradually add friable flour.
- Season the mixture with salt and herbs, knead.
- Leave the thickened mass for 18-26 minutes, do not forget to cover with a cloth or wrap with cling film.
- Roll out the dough in very thin layers, fry in a hot pan.
- Lubricate the sides of the finished bread with butter, for this, prick a small slice on a fork and pass it on the surface and mouth-watering sides of the tortilla.
Gozleme will become even tastier if you prepare the filling for it. There are many variations of filling Turkish flour products, some of which we will consider in the next paragraph.
A hearty addition of kefir cakes: toppings recipes
Do not be afraid to create unusual duets of tastes, playing with the aromas and aftertaste of the ingredients, because only in the heat of experiment real culinary masterpieces are born.
The following combinations will be a successful decoration for buns and pies, cakes and pies:
- Coarse curd, chives, parsley.
- Avocado, corn, sour cream and grated cheese.
- Champignons, onions, nutmeg.
- Trout, goat cheese, garlic.
- Zucchini (or zucchini), ketchup, chicken breast.
Sweet tooth, do not despair! Kefir cakes are also prepared with fillings from curd masses, fresh apples or berries. It is interesting to combine nuts, dried fruits and poppy seeds with the texture of the dough.
Hello from Finland! Sweet cookie for breakfast
Finnish housewives know a lot about culinary, rye slices of bread are a good proof of this. You can bake quickly refreshments in the oven, fry in a pan. In any case, you get a pleasant snack or an addition to tea drinking.
Products Used:
- 230 g rye flour;
- 6 g of salt;
- 210 ml of warm kefir;
- 30 ml of honey;
- 30 ml of oil.
Cooking Processes:
- Mix kefir with butter, sweet honey.
- Add a pinch of soda and salt to the flour. Loose ingredients must be sieved, added to kefir.
- Knead the dough, wrap the resulting mass with cling film and leave for 28-37 minutes.
- Divide the frozen workpiece into several parts, form the cakes with your hands.
- Fry in a pan until golden brown.
Unusual cakes are prepared not only on kefir, but also on water, sour cream. Some cooks add sesame, Provencal herbs, and yeast to the dough. If desired, you can diversify the list of ingredients for mashed potatoes.
A bow is the head of everything. Fragrant recipe variation
Fragrant root vegetables are often used for medicinal purposes; its useful properties are known to every cook. A rich smell and pungent taste dilute the fresh gamut of ingredients, reveal the potential of the dish.
Products Used:
- 190 ml of kefir;
- 210 g flour;
- 1 onion;
- 1 egg
Cooking Processes:
- Mix kefir with spices, add a little soda.
- Dilute the liquid mixture with an egg, chopped onion. Mix well.
- Add flour gradually, avoiding lumping.
- Warm the pan, melt a slice of butter.
- Fry the cakes until they have a delicious golden coating on their skin.
Serve a dish with fresh herbs. Onions can be replaced with garlic, and kefir - with sour milk, yogurt. Add extravagant piquancy to the dish by adding some cardamom and black pepper to the dough.
Mexican traditions and delicate taste of tortilla
How else can you make yogurt cakes? The recipe for Mexican culinary experts was fond of even prim Europeans. Crispy tortilla will replace store chips and become the basis for a hearty sandwich.
Required Products:
- 380 g universal flour;
- 18 g of baking powder;
- 140 ml of kefir;
- 60 ml of oil.
Cooking Processes:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, start kneading the dough.
- Gently pour the kefir, not stopping mixing the mixture. If the dough is very sticky, gradually add more flour.
- Form cakes, set aside for 25-28 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Fry for 8-12 seconds on each side.
Variety of Mexican kefir cakes stuffed! It is possible to create a real work of culinary art in a pan by combining a number of vegetables with piquant herbs.
Delicious contents: 3 quick recipes
Try to prepare the following combination of ingredients when creating tortilla toppings:
- Beef and Pineapple: Marinate the steak in lime juice, seasoned with chili powder and chopped garlic. Serve with pineapple cubes and mint leaf greens.
- Margarita: grease the tortilla with tomato sauce, garnish with mozzarella, basil and tomato slices.
- Tropical freshness: use avocado pulp, ripe mango and king prawns.
Bold product compounds will delight you with richness of taste, as well as visual appeal.
How to bake pita at home? Housewife tips from Greece
Pita - a simple variation of bread, consisting of: water, flour, yeast, salt. Today we will consider another recipe where yogurt cakes are prepared. A photo of the finished dish confirms that the result due to a change in the ingredients will not get worse.
Products Used:
- 210 g whole flour;
- 120 g of wheat flour;
- 75 g of yeast;
- 12 g of baking powder;
- 80 ml of warm kefir;
- 50 ml of water;
- 30 ml of oil.
Cooking Processes:
- Mix water, milk, sugar, yeast. Cover and set aside for 7-10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, beat well.
- Add a mixture of yeast and oil to the friable mixture of products, knead until smooth.
- Wrap the dough with cling film, leave for 48-56 minutes.
- Form oblong cakes, fry for 6-9 seconds on each side.
Gently press on the edges of the pita using a special pastry spatula, then the dough will swell. A dish is considered ready when brown spots appear on the surface of the pitta. Cover the bread with a cloth so that it is soft.
Tips and tricks. How to make a perfect cake?
A good dough is the result of a competent ratio of flour and liquid. If your measurements are accurate, then the tortillas will not have problems with a presentable appearance. Do not forget to add a little soda and salt during cooking.
Try not to overdo it with flour. If the dough sticks strongly, then sprinkle your hands with olive oil. Or use its creamy counterpart by melting a small slice of oil and lubricating it with a work surface.
Tired of having to deal with monotonous test creation processes every time? There is an exit! Make special blanks, because rolled flat cakes can be frozen in the refrigerator without any problems.