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Macedonian · North Macedonia

Macedonian Meat and Spice Rolled Dough

A savory pastry filled with spiced meat, typical of North Macedonia's culinary heritage.

60 minutes6 servings
Macedonian Meat and Spice Rolled Dough
Photo: Kristijantopalov · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Mix flour, salt, and water to make a dough. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. In a pan, cook minced meat with onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until browned.
  4. Roll out the dough into a long rectangle, spread the meat mixture, and roll tightly.
  5. Cut into 2 cm slices and place on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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