Rolled Cheese Pie (Plăcintă cu Brânză Rulată)
Ingredients
For the Dough:
For the Filling:
For the Egg Wash:
For Assembling:
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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- In a large bowl, mix together 100 ml warm milk, 100 ml water, 5 grams yeast, and stir well.
- Add 280 grams of flour, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Mix until everything is combined.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and no longer sticks to your fingers.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
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Divide the Dough:
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- After 10 minutes, divide the dough into 4 balls.
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Prepare the Sheets:
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- Take one ball of dough and stretch it out on a clean surface.
- Using a brush, grease both sides of the dough with oil.
- Let it rest for another 10 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling:
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- In a bowl, combine 500 grams of cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons of sugar, a little vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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Assemble the Pie:
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- Grease a 23 cm diameter baking tray with a little oil.
- After resting, take one dough sheet and spread it on the worktop.
- Divide the cheese mixture into 4 portions, sprinkle one portion evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough with the cheese inside, forming a roll.
- Place the rolled pie into the greased tray. Repeat with the other dough balls and cheese portions.
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Egg Wash:
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- In a bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Use this mixture to brush the top of the pie.
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Bake:
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- Sprinkle a few almond flakes on top of the pie, if desired.
- Place the tray in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 1 hour, or until golden and crispy.
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Serve:
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- Once baked, allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious, flaky Rolled Cheese Pie!
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