Herbaceous Croatian Strukli with Cheese and Spinach
Strukli is a comfort dish with delicate dough layers folded around a savory cheese and spinach filling, then baked to perfection.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mix ingredients
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Form the dough
Add olive oil and lukewarm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Knead and rest
Knead for 5 minutes, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the dough is thoroughly rested; it makes rolling easier and more tender.
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Combine base ingredients
Combine spinach, cottage cheese, feta, and egg in a bowl.
Tip: Ensure spinach is dry before adding to the mix to prevent sogginess.
- 2
Season filling
Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mix filling
Mix until well combined.
How to Make Herbaceous Croatian Strukli with Cheese and Spinach
Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings
- 1
Rolling Out the Dough
Carefully roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- 2
Filling the Dough
Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 3
Shaping the Strukli
Gently fold the sides over and roll into a log shape. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
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