Mini Sujuk N Cheese Pides

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Sujuk, also spelled as sucuk, is a type of dry, spicy sausage that is popular in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries, as well as in parts of the Balkans. The sausage is typically made from ground beef or lamb, mixed with various spices such as cumin, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and then dried and cured.

Sujuk is often enjoyed sliced and eaten as a snack or appetizer, but it can also be used in a variety of dishes, such as stews, soups, and omelets. Sujuk is known for its spicy and savory flavor, and it is a staple ingredient in many traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes.

Ingredients For Dough

(Make sure you use loose dry yeast not the sachet and make sure it’s in date , out of date yeast will result in dough that doesn’t rise and hard to work with)1 kilo good quality white flour3 table spoons loose yeast2 table spoons salt2 table spoons caster sugar500 ml lukewarm water100 ml milk2 table spoons olive oil to lubricate the bowl .This amount should make about 50-60 mini pides depending on how much of the off cut you use .If you want to make a smaller amount then simply half the recipe .

Method

Add the lukewarm water to the yeast and mix well , let it rest about 10 mins until it has froth on top layer . Then add the milk to it .In a stand mixer add the flour , sugar and salt .Add the yeast , water and milk mixture to it and mix well with a dough hook for 3-4 mins until it forms a large ball .Grease a large bowl with some oil and add the dough and cover well with a damp cloth and leave to rest in a warm spot .Allow 1/1-5 hours for it to rise.On a floured bench roll into a log and cut into desired amounts per pizza.Roll into circles and place on floured bench and cover and allow to rest a further 20 mins before rolling out . I used my pie maker cutter to cut the pastry circles .You’ll need to thinly slice 1 sujuk and you’ll need approx 2 bags of good quality mozzarella cheese .Brush with some olive oil before baking .I also sprinkled some dry parsley on the cheese , you can also use dry oregano.