Albanian Breakfast with Puff Cakes and Homemade Cheese!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and a distinct flavor.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta is lower in calories while still creamy.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent and is vegan.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Warm water and milk until lukewarm, then add to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Brush each circle with melted butter and fold in half, then in half again to form a triangle.

Place the puff cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and bake until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

For the homemade cheese, mix yogurt, salt, and herbs in a bowl.

Strain the mixture through cheesecloth for 1-2 hours to achieve a creamy texture.

Serve puff cakes warm with the homemade cheese alongside fresh herbs.

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