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Hard 1 hr 41 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Cypriot Pilavuna
A Cypriot savory cheese bread filled with halloumi, ricotta-style cheese, mint, raisins, and sesame.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 23 min📖 1 min readServes 8~402 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 28 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 23 min- Prep55 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Flour
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Warm milk
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Instant yeast
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Olive oil
- 2 Eggs
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 250 g Halloumi cheese
- 200 g Lor cheese
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Raisins
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
For the topping
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Sesame seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm milk, yeast, and olive oil, then wait 8 minutes for it to foam.
8 min08:00 - 2
Knead a soft dough with the flour, 1 egg, and salt.
- 3
Cover the dough and leave it to rise for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 4
Grate the halloumi and lor cheese, then mix with raisins and mint.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll out small squares.
- 6
Divide the filling, fold the corners to the center, and brush with beaten egg.
- 7
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake at 185°C for 28 minutes until browned.
28 min28:00 - 8
Rest on the tray for 10 minutes and serve warm.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: After grating the cheese, let it sit at room temperature; cold cheese slows the rise inside the yeasted dough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pilavuna warm with strong tea, cucumber, and optional tomato for breakfast or a holiday tray.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~402
kcal calories
17
g protein
44
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 43%Fat 40%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cypriot Pilavuna make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Cypriot Pilavuna take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 83 minutes in total.Is Cypriot Pilavuna difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cypriot Pilavuna have?
Approximately 402 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 44g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Cypriot Pilavuna contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Cypriot Pilavuna need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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