Turkish Boyoz Pastry Recipe

Preparing the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt, and sugar, and mix well.
2. Gradually add water while mixing until you get a soft dough that doesn't stick to the bowl.
3. Let the machine knead the dough for 10 minutes, and then transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
4. Knead the dough by hand for another 10 minutes until it is elastic and smooth.
5. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
6. Cover the balls with a cling film or plastic wrap and let them rest for 20 minutes.

Shaping the Dough

1. Take 3 pieces of the rested dough and, on a floured surface, roll each into a 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, about the size of a plate.
2. Spread about 1 tablespoon of softened butter, being careful not to go all the way to the edges.
3. Roll out the other 3 pieces of dough and place them on top of the buttered ones, pressing the edges together with your fingertips to seal them.
4. Lightly grease the surface of the dough and transfer it to a plate, with the oiled side down. 
5. Grease the top side as well, cover it with plastic wrap, and let them rest for another 50 minutes.

Second Resting and Stretching the Dough

1. Cover them with plastic wrap again and let them rest for another 50 minutes.
2. Take one of the dough layers and, gently stretch and pull it out as thin as possible. Don't worry if it tears a bit; it will not be noticeable once folded.
3. Fold the stretched dough into a square envelope shape and then roll it up into a cylinder.
4. Repeat the process with the other two remaining dough circles and let them rest for 30 minutes with plastic wrap.

Final Shaping, Resting and Baking

1. Divide each cylinder into 4 pieces, and with the open ends facing up, gently shape and press each piece into a circular form.
2. Gently press the tops without flattening them too much, then cover them with plastic wrap and let them rest for 50-60 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake the Boyoz for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and bottom.