Here’s an easy pastry recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups of water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 cups of flour
- 200 g butter or margarine (for greasing the dough)
- Feta cheese (for the filling)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
In a suitable kneading bowl, gradually add water, egg, salt, and flour. Knead until you form a soft dough. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, cover them, and let them rest for 10 minutes. - Roll Out the Dough:
Roll out each piece of dough with a rolling pin as thin as possible. Stack the rolled dough on top of each other, spreading butter between each layer. - Fold the Dough:
Fold the layered dough into a square shape by first folding the edges in half, then folding them again into quarters. Cover the folded dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour. - Prepare the Filling:
Meanwhile, prepare the filling by crumbling feta cheese. - Shape the Pastries:
After refrigerating, roll out the dough again and cut it into strips using a pastry wheel. Make slits on each strip and add the feta cheese filling. Shape the pastries by folding them. - Brush with Egg Yolk:
Place the shaped pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the pastries with egg yolk using a pastry brush. - Bake:
Bake the pastries in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius until golden brown. - Enjoy:
Once baked, remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade pastries!
These easy pastries are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy!