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Cheese-Filled Flaky Dough Pastries

A traditional Bulgarian cheese-filled pastry with flaky layers

55 minutes6 servings
Cheese-Filled Flaky Dough Pastries
Photo: Biser Todorov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix flour, eggs, water, and salt to make dough
  2. Knead and let rest for 30 minutes
  3. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with chopped onion and garlic
  4. Add paprika and pepper
  5. Roll out dough into thin sheets
  6. Layer butter between dough sheets
  7. Spread cheese mixture on top
  8. Roll up, cut into portions
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes

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