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Traditional Romanian Cheese Pie (Plăcintă cu Brânză)

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a rich blend of aged sheep cheese and herbs

60 minutes8 servings
Traditional Romanian Cheese Pie (Plăcintă cu Brânză)
Photo: Mr mircear · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt
  2. Cut cold butter into flour until crumbly
  3. Gradually add water and egg, mixing until dough forms
  4. Knead 10 minutes, then rest 30 minutes
  5. Roll out dough, cut into circles
  6. Place cheese mixture in centers
  7. Fold edges over filling, seal well
  8. Brush with egg wash, bake at 200°C for 25-30 minutes

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