Traditional Albanian Food: How to Make Flia | Unique Balkan Dish

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl until smooth.

Incorporate yogurt and egg into the mixture until well combined.

Add melted butter and mix until fully integrated.

Stir in baking powder and herbs for flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Pour half of the batter into the dish and spread evenly.

Layer cheese over the batter evenly.

Top with the remaining batter, smoothing it out.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cut into squares and serve with sour cream or yogurt.

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