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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
6 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package dry instant yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water (about 95 degrees)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup warm milk (about 95 degrees)
3 ounces plain regular yogurt

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

Add 6 cups of flour to a stand mixer.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 package of dry instant yeast to the flour and whisk together until combined.

3

In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of warm water, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, 3/4 cup of warm milk, and 3 ounces of yogurt, whisking until smooth.

4

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture in the stand mixer.

5

Mix on low speed for about 3 minutes, then increase to medium speed for 5-10 minutes until a dough forms.

6

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until soft and slightly sticky.

7

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

8

After rising, cut the dough in half to create two smaller dough balls.

9

Roll each dough ball into an 18 to 20-inch circle.

10

Cut the circle into 8 triangles using a pizza cutter.

11

Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form a crescent shape.

12

Cover the rolled kifle and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.

13

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified in the transcript).

14

Bake until golden brown (time not specified in the transcript).

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

stand mixerbowlpizza cutter

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

KiflaKifli

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