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Traditional Pastrmajlija (Cheese Version)

Name: Traditional Pastrmajlija (Cheese Version)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry; 1 cup grated cheese (such as feta or mozzarella); 1 egg; 1 tbsp milk; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp butter

Pastrmajlija is a traditional Macedonian dish made with thin layers of dough and filled with cheese, creating a flaky and savory pastry.

40 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into desired shapes.
In a bowl, mix the grated cheese, egg, milk, salt, and paprika.
Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a border.
Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal.
Brush with melted butter and bake until golden brown.

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