Description
This Bulgarian Cheese Pastry is a delightful savory treat featuring a crispy golden crust filled with tangy Bulgarian feta cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these pastries offer a wonderful blend of flaky dough and rich cheese, baked to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Filling
- 1 cup Bulgarian feta cheese
Finish
- 1 egg (beaten, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pastries.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt to create the base for the dough.
- Add Liquids: Pour in 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough evenly to a medium thickness, suitable for folding over the filling.
- Cut Squares: Cut the rolled dough into squares around 3-4 inches each to create individual pastry portions.
- Fill Pastries: Place a spoonful of Bulgarian feta cheese in the center of each dough square, distributing the cheese evenly.
- Seal Pastries: Fold the corners of each square over the cheese filling and press the edges to seal completely, preventing filling leakage during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the sealed pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased to prevent sticking. Brush each pastry with the beaten egg to give them a golden shine after baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastries turn golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute Bulgarian feta cheese with other types of crumbly feta if unavailable.
- Brush the pastries thoroughly with egg for a rich, shiny crust.
- For a crispier pastry, roll the dough thinner but be careful to avoid tearing.
- These pastries are best served fresh but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Freezing the uncooked pastries is possible; bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
