A Beloved Black Sea Classic: How to Make Trabzon Yağlısı

Trabzon yağlısı is one of the signature pastries of Black Sea cuisine, known for its crisp edges, melted cheese and generous butter. It is especially popular at breakfast and tea time, and the recipe can be made at home.

To prepare the dough, mix warm water with yeast and a sugar cube. Add flour gradually and knead until the dough becomes soft. Cover it and let it rest for about 45 minutes.

Divide the risen dough into four equal pieces and shape them into rounds. Roll each piece to roughly the size of a small plate, then raise the edges slightly to create a hollow in the center. Place the rounds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Add butter and bake in a preheated 200-degree oven until it melts. Brush the melted butter over the dough, then crack an egg into the center of each piece and season with salt. Kolot or kaşar cheese can be added if desired. Return the pide to the oven until the eggs cook and the edges turn golden, then serve hot.