World Flavors Cookbook

Zelnik

Name: Zelnik
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: North Macedonia
Ingredients: 1kg flour, 2 tsp salt, 500ml water, 200g butter (melted), 1kg leeks or cabbage, 300g feta cheese, 3 eggs

A traditional flaky filo pastry pie filled with various ingredients like cabbage, leeks, cheese, or eggs.

Cuisine: North Macedonia

Ingredients

1kg flour, 2 tsp salt, 500ml water, 200g butter (melted), 1kg leeks or cabbage, 300g feta cheese, 3 eggs

Instructions

1. Make a dough from flour, water, and salt. Divide into small balls. 2. Roll each ball into a thin sheet. 3. Layer several sheets in a round pan, brushing each with butter. 4. Sauté the chopped leeks or cabbage until soft, then mix with crumbled cheese and eggs. 5. Spread the filling over the dough layers. 6. Cover with the remaining sheets. 7. Pinch the edges to seal and bake at 200°C (400°F) until golden and crispy.