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Classic Romanian Placinta Dobrogeana

Name: Classic Romanian Placinta Dobrogeana
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup grated cheese (like feta or mozzarella); 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk for brushing

A traditional Romanian cheese pastry with a flaky, layered dough and a creamy cheese filling.

60 minutes6 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix flour, salt, butter, and shortening until crumbly. Add milk and sour cream to form a dough. Knead and let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the cheese mixture over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly, then cut into 1-inch slices. Place on a baking sheet.
Beat the egg with milk and brush over the pastries. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden.

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