Tutmanik on kefir

Description

Homemade pastry for tea. Tutmanik is a cheese pie from Bulgarian cuisine, though similar pastries are made in other countries as well. Greek tiropita or Georgian khachapuri are quite similar, but tutmanik has its own special feature: the classic filling is brined cheese, such as feta. This cheese has a distinct, slightly salty flavor, while the neutral yeast dough balances the overall taste of the pie. Tutmanik also has a beautiful spiral shape—no wonder it's considered a festive pie in Bulgaria, despite being simple to prepare. Today I'll share the recipe.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Sift the flour, add kefir, vegetable oil, water, salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix well, knead a soft dough, cover with a towel, and place in a warm spot.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Divide the dough into 3 parts and roll each part into a 30x25 cm rectangle. Brush each rectangle with melted butter and evenly spread 1/3 of the finely grated feta cheese on each.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Roll the dough into a log and cut it into several equal pieces. Do the same with the remaining portions of dough.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place pieces of dough into a round baking pan, cut side up. Arrange the dough not too tightly and let it rest for about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Brush the pie with beaten egg yolk. Place the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Ready. Serve at the table.