Ingredients for the Dough: 2 cups water 1 cup milk (liquids should be at room temperature) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 level teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon yeast (can use 1 tablespoon if desired) 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup whole wheat flour 4 cups all-purpose flour (adjust between 8-8.5 cups as needed) 1 tablespoon sugar Dough Preparation: In a mixing bowl, combine the water, milk, yeast, and sugar. Mix well. Gradually add the flours and salt while mixing until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rise. Ingredients for the Meat Filling: 300 grams ground meat 2 medium tomatoes 3 green peppers 2 medium onions A handful of parsley Optional: red pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, or any spices you prefer Some oil (if using lean meat) Meat Filling Preparation: Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the onions and green peppers. Chop the parsley. Mix all the ingredients with the ground meat, adding a bit of oil if necessary. Ingredients for Cheese Filling: Cottage cheese and strained yogurt cheese, with a bit of shredded cheese mixed in (adjust to preference) General Preparation: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it again. Divide the dough into equal portions, slightly larger than a mandarin. Let the dough balls rest for 10 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into an oval shape. Add the filling as desired and place on a floured tray. For the cheese filling, cover the top before baking. Brush with egg yolk. Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C until golden, checking periodically.
