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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup oil
- For the filling:
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 tbsp dried parsley (or fresh, but less of it)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
- For the topping:
- 2 tbsp cream (or milk)
- Poppy seeds, black or white sesame seeds, Nigella seeds or cumin seeds
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