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Traditional Romanian Plăcintă

Name: Traditional Romanian Plăcintă
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 lb all-purpose flour; 1/2 lb unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 lb farmer's cheese (or mozzarella); 1 egg (for egg wash)

A flaky, layered pastry filled with a sweet or savory filling, typically made with a buttery dough and filled with ingredients like cheese, apples, or meat.

60 minutes6 servings

Traditional Romanian Plăcintă — Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain

Method

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together.
Knead the dough on a floured surface and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
Place a spoonful of cheese in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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