Tuzlu Kurabiye

Ingredients10

• all-purpose flour300 g
• unsalted butter125 g
• Turkish white cheese100 g
• plain yogurt2 tbsp
• egg1
• baking powder1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• nigella seeds1 tbsp
• egg yolk1
• sesame seeds1 tbsp

Method

1. Crumble the white cheese and mix it with softened butter, yogurt, the whole egg, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
2. Add the flour gradually and knead into a soft, non-sticky dough. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
3. Heat the oven to 180°C. Roll the dough to about 5 mm and cut into small rounds or diamonds.
4. Place the pieces on a lined baking tray. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with nigella and sesame seeds.
5. Bake for 18–22 minutes until pale golden. Cool on a rack before serving.