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Kifle

Cultural Context

Kifle, a traditional pastry in Serbia, has its roots in Ottoman cuisine and is often enjoyed during festive occasions. These delightful crescent-shaped rolls are filled with sweet or savory fillings, showcasing the region's love for baked goods. Today, Kifle is enjoyed not only in Serbia but also in various Balkan countries, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

SerbianRSdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
500ml warm milk
250ml water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
125ml oil
125ml melted butter
2 eggs (separated)
1kg plain flour
Half a cup of softened butter (room temperature)
300g baby spinach chopped
250g ricotta
250g cottage cheese
1 tablespoon salt

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

apricot jam

🥗Healthier: fruit spread

💰Cheaper: peach jam

Fruit spread has less sugar.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are lower in calories.

1

In a large bowl, combine warm milk, water, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it sit until frothy.

2

Add in the oil, melted butter, and separated egg yolks to the yeast mixture.

3

In another bowl, mix the plain flour and salt together.

4

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

5

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

6

Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing chopped spinach, ricotta, cottage cheese, and salt in a bowl.

7

Once the dough has risen, divide it into small pieces and roll each piece out into a circle.

8

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle, then fold and shape into rolls.

9

Place the rolls on a baking tray and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

10

Preheat the oven and bake the rolls until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

KiflaKifli

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