Skillet Kefir Flatbreads with Suluguni and Green Onion

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   To make these delicious flatbreads with a hearty filling, gather all your ingredients.

2. Step 2:

   

   Put 400 g (about 3.25 cups) of sifted wheat flour and half a teaspoon of salt into a deep bowl.

3. Step 3:

   

   Add one teaspoon of sugar to the bowl of flour.

4. Step 4:

   

   Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the bowl of flour.

5. Step 5:

   

   Whisk all the dry ingredients together well in the bowl.

6. Step 6:

   

   Pour 250 ml (about 1 cup) of room-temperature kefir into the bowl of flour, then mix everything well until smooth and bring it together into a dough.

7. Step 7:

   

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.

8. Step 8:

   

   Keep kneading the dough by hand on the counter.

9. Step 9:

   

   Knead the dough for five minutes, then put it in a plastic bag and refrigerate.

10. Step 10:

    

    For the filling, coarsely grate 200 g (about 7 oz) of cheese into a deep bowl (we used suluguni).

11. Step 11:

    

    Finely chop the green onion, dill, and parsley.

12. Step 12:

    

    Add the chopped herbs to the bowl with the cheese.

13. Step 13:

    

    Mix the grated cheese and herbs together well.

14. Step 14:

    

    After thirty minutes, take the dough out of the refrigerator and turn it out onto the counter.

15. Step 15:

    

    Cut the dough into five equal pieces.

16. Step 16:

    

    Roll each piece of dough into a ball.

17. Step 17:

    

    On a lightly floured surface, press each ball out into a thick round.

18. Step 18:

    

    Roll each round out to about 1/6 inch (4 mm) thick.

19. Step 19:

    

    Put two tablespoons of filling on each round.

20. Step 20:

    

    Gather the edges of each round up over the filling.

21. Step 21:

    

    Pinch the edges together firmly to seal in the filling.

22. Step 22:

    

    Turn each flatbread seam-side down and flatten it gently by pressing it against the counter with your hand.

23. Step 23:

    

    If there's any air trapped inside a flatbread, pierce it with a toothpick to let it out.

24. Step 24:

    

    Stretch each one out a little with your hands.

25. Step 25:

    

    Dust the counter with a little flour and gently roll out each filled flatbread with a rolling pin, using no pressure.

26. Step 26:

    

    Heat a dry skillet on the stove over medium heat and add a flatbread to fry.

27. Step 27:

    

    Prick each flatbread in a few spots with a fork.

28. Step 28:

    

    Fry the flatbreads until golden brown on each side.

29. Step 29:

    

    Transfer the fried cheese-and-herb flatbreads from the skillet to a plate.

30. Step 30:

    

    Brush the top of each flatbread with butter.

31. Step 31:

    

    Let's cook together — simple home cooking that turns everyday ingredients into the most delicious dishes! Enjoy, everyone!