Why these flavors work
Cheese and butter share 117 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, cheese also goes with cheddar cheese, swiss cheese and blue cheese.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1kg flour,
- 400g white brined cheese,
- 4 eggs,
- 500g yoghurt,
- 1/2 a tsp baking soda,
- 100g butter,
- salt
Directions
Use the flour, salt and 3/2 cupfuls of water to make a hard dough which is divided into first-large balls.
Let stand for ~1hour, then roll into about 1mm thick sheets.
Line with melted butter and top with a mixture of beaten eggs, baking soda, yoghurt and crumbled cheese.
Roll together and place in a lined dish, either Lengthwise or in circles.
Bake in a moderate oven and some water when ready.
Cover with a cloth to make it soft.
Category:Bulgarian Recipes
Category:Bulgarian Snacks
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