🇰🇬 Kyrgyz Cuisine

Kattama

Layered Fried Flatbread

Prep Time 40 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 359 kcal

A layered spiral flatbread made by rolling butter into dough, coiling it, and pan-frying until golden and flaky. Often served with cream or jam for breakfast.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, water, and salt into smooth dough; rest 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Divide into 4 portions.
  3. 3 Roll each portion thin, spread with softened butter.
  4. 4 Roll into a tight log, then coil into a spiral disc.
  5. 5 Flatten gently with rolling pin.
  6. 6 Fry in oiled skillet on medium heat until golden on both sides.
  7. 7 Serve hot, torn into pieces.

Did You Know?

The number of visible layers in a kattama is a sign of the cook's skill. Expert makers can achieve over 30 flaky layers from a single piece of dough.