Shirin chorek

Shirin chorek is a classic Azerbaijani sweet milk bread made with yeast, milk, flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and turmeric powder. The turmeric gives it a rich yellow color and a subtle flavor that goes well with the sweetness of milk and sugar. The dough is traditionally shaped into a disk, then decorated with cross-hatching patterns and sprinkled with poppy seeds. In the past, shirin chorek used to be baked for holidays such as Ramadan and Novruz, but nowadays it is baked throughout the year. It is recommended to pair this sweet dessert bread with a cup of strong black tea on the side.