Turkish Manti

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1. 1Step 1: Place the flour, water, egg, and salt in a stand mixer bowl and knead using a hook attachment until it's smooth.
2. 2Step 2: Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for about 45 mins.
3. 3Step 3: Mix the ground beef with the onion, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes in a separate bowl. Set aside.
4. 4Step 4: Mix the yogurt with the water, salt and garlic in a bowl. Set aside.
5. 5Step 5: Roll the dough out thinly on a floured surface and cut into small 1/2 inch squares.
6. 6Step 6: Put a pea-sized amount of beef mixture in the center of each square.
7. 7Step 7: Fold the edges from the corners inwards, meeting at the center, and press with your fingertips to obtain a pouch-like shape.
8. 8Step 8: Put the manti in batches into boiling water. Cook until the manti float to the surface, around 4-5 minutes. Then, take them out with a slotted spoon and place them on a serving plate.
9. 9Step 9: Melt the butter in a pan. Add the dried mint and chili flakes. Allow them to sizzle for a few seconds.
10. 10Step 10: Pour the yogurt mixture over the cooked manti.
11. 11Step 11: Drizzle the sauce over the yogurt-topped manti.
12. 12Step 12: Sprinkle extra red pepper flakes and mint over the top for added flavor.