CHEESE PASTRIES
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Ingredients:
200 g semi-hard cheese
30 g butter
Pumpkin seeds
Varazdin pumpkin oil
2 eggs
500 g all-purpose flour
250 ml milk
30 g fresh yeast
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
Activate the Yeast: Dissolve the yeast in a little milk and a bit of flour, allowing it to rise.
Prepare the Dough: Sift the remaining flour into a bowl. Add the eggs, the activated yeast mixture, salt, and pepper. Knead until a smooth dough forms, then let it rest for about 30 minutes.Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the slightly melted butter with the cheese and pumpkin seeds until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
Roll Out the Dough: After resting, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 cm.
Spread the Filling: Spread the prepared cheese mixture over the dough. Drizzle with Varazdin pumpkin oil, then fold the dough like a book. Repeat this process two more times.
Cut and Bake: Cut the folded dough into pastry shapes and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F) or until golden brown.
Serve: Enjoy your cheese pastries warm!
