How to make Maznik- Macedonian / Phyllo pastry homemade

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Combine yeast mixture with flour mixture and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Sauté onions in oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground meat to onions and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Season with pepper, garlic, cumin, and parsley, then remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Spread meat mixture evenly over dough.

Roll dough tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with cheese, if using.

Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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