Pinerlija , Authentic Macedonian Bread with Feta Cheese ,

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with distinct flavor.

fresh pineapple

🥗Healthier: canned pineapple

💰Cheaper: frozen pineapple

Canned or frozen options are often more affordable and convenient.

Start yeast by mixing 250 ml warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp dry yeast, and 3 tbsp flour in a bowl, and let it rise.

Add 1/4 cup oil, 250 ml warm water, 1 tbsp salt, and 3/4 of the 1 kgr flour, mixing everything together until the dough is soft and sticky.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, being careful not to over-flour.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest until it slightly rises.

Divide the dough into 22 pieces and form them into balls, letting them rest for 10 minutes.

Stretch each dough ball on an oiled surface into a circle shape, brush with melted butter, fold in 4 times, and let them rest again for 10-15 minutes.

Stretch the dough pieces again into a rectangle shape, place 1 tbsp of crumbled feta cheese inside, and roll them up.

Place the rolled dough on baking sheets, leaving space between them, and let them rise to double in size.

Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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