Quick and tender savory snacks – perfect for summer, made with fresh zucchini and a simple homemade dough.
Zucchini and Cheese Twists (Sucituri cu Dovlecel și Cașcaval)
Ingredients
For the dough:
For the filling:
For finishing:
Instructions
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Prepare the zucchini:
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Wash and grate the zucchini.
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Sprinkle a bit of salt over it and mix with your fingers.
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Let sit for 5–10 minutes, then squeeze out all the excess water and set aside on a plate.
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Make the dough:
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In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Add the kefir (about 200 ml).
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Mix and knead until you get a slightly sticky but manageable dough.
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Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
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Form the twists:
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Dust your work surface and the dough with flour.
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Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, not too thin but not thick either.
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On half of the dough, spread the squeezed zucchini evenly.
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Sprinkle grated cheese over the zucchini.
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Fold the dough over the filling, press it gently, and dust with a little more flour if needed.
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Cut into strips about 2 cm wide and twist them into spirals.
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Bake:
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Brush each twist with the beaten egg mixed with milk.
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Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) until golden brown (about 20–25 minutes).
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