Traditional Rhodope Kolaci (Rodopski Kolaci)
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
A classic Rhodope region pastry, these kolaci are savory, often filled with sirene cheese and sometimes eggs, baked until golden brown. They are typically made with a yeasted dough and have a rustic, comforting appeal.
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Съставки
- All-purpose flour500g
- Warm water250ml
- Active dry yeast7g
- Sugar1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Sirene cheese (Bulgarian feta)300g
- Eggs2
- Butter or oil for greasing2 tbsp
Стъпки
- 1
Activate yeast in warm water with sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the well and gradually mix with the flour to form a soft dough.
- 4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6
While the dough rises, crumble the sirene cheese and mix it with the beaten eggs.
- 7
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
- 8
Flatten each portion into a circle, place a spoonful of the cheese-egg mixture in the center, and fold the dough to enclose the filling, forming a rustic, somewhat flat patty.
- 9
Place the kolaci on a greased baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- 10
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
