Şahnur OkurCommis de Cuisine
23 February 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

These animal-shaped pogaca are made by shaping classic yogurt dough into simple figures such as cats and caterpillars, making breakfast more fun for kids. The dough is yeast-free, so preparation is quick.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Knead the dough

Whisk together the yogurt, cooking oil, and half of the egg. Add the baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour and knead by hand until the dough no longer sticks.

2

Shape the figures

20 min

Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into thin ropes. For caterpillars, cut the rope into segments and join them; for cats, add small ears to a round body. Arrange the figures on a baking sheet and let them rest for 20 minutes.

3

Bake

20 min

Brush the figures with the remaining egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 200°C / 390°F oven for 20 minutes, until golden on top.

Reminder

Lightly flour your hands while shaping the dough; sticky dough can distort the figures. Letting the shaped pieces rest for 20 minutes before baking helps them rise. Contains wheat (gluten), dairy, and eggs.

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