Traditional Zelnik with Cheese and Greens
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
A classic Bulgarian Zelnik, a savory pastry filled with a mixture of sirene cheese, spinach, and herbs, baked until golden brown. This is the quintessential Zelnik experience.
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Съставки
- all-purpose flour500g
- warm water250ml
- vegetable oil100ml
- salt1 tsp
- sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese)400g
- fresh spinach300g
- fresh dill50g
- fresh parsley30g
- eggs2
- yogurt100g
- butter (for brushing)50g
Стъпки
- 1
For the dough: Mix flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and vegetable oil, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
For the filling: Crumble the sirene cheese. Finely chop the spinach, dill, and parsley. Mix cheese, greens, eggs, and yogurt in a bowl.
- 3
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions. Roll each portion very thinly into a large circle.
- 4
Brush each rolled dough sheet with melted butter. Spread a thin layer of filling over the entire surface of the dough.
- 5
Carefully roll up each sheet from one end to the other, creating a long, thin roll. Coil each roll into a spiral shape, resembling a snail shell.
- 6
Arrange the coiled Zelniks in a greased baking pan, packing them closely together.
- 7
Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
