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Bulgarian Pastries (Pastrmalija) - Quick Version

Name: Bulgarian Pastries (Pastrmalija) - Quick Version
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 50g unsalted butter; 50g granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 egg; 100ml milk; 100g butter for laminating; 100g jam or savory filling; 1 egg wash

Simplified version of traditional Bulgarian pastries with a flaky texture

90 minutes6 servings

Method

Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt
Add egg, milk, and softened butter. Knead until smooth
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes
Roll out dough, spread with butter, and fold
Roll into a log, slice into pieces, and let rise again
Fill with jam or savory mixture, fold, and shape
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes

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