Zagorski štrukli (baked cheese štrukli)

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Knead the flour, egg (opens in a new tab), oil, water and salt into a soft, smooth dough for 8–10 minutes. Brush with oil, cover and rest 30 minutes.

   • 10 min

   

2. 2

   Step 2

   Mix the cheese with the eggs (opens in a new tab), sour cream (opens in a new tab) and salt into a thick, spreadable filling.

   • 5 min

   Food safety: The raw egg filling must be fully baked.

3. 3

   Step 3

   On a floured tablecloth roll the dough out, then stretch it with the backs of your hands until it is thin enough to see through. Trim thick edges.

   • 10 min
   • Rolling pin (opens in a new tab)
4. 4

   Step 4

   Heat the oven (opens in a new tab) to 200 °C. Dot the filling over the dough, fold the edges in and roll it up loosely using the cloth. Cut the roll into 8 cm pieces by pressing with the edge of a plate, which seals the ends.

   • 10 min
   • 200°C
5. 5

   Step 5

   Lay the pieces in a buttered baking dish (opens in a new tab), brush with melted butter (opens in a new tab), pour the cream over and bake for 30–35 minutes until puffed and golden.

   • 35 min
   • 200°C
   • Oven (opens in a new tab)
   • Baking dish (opens in a new tab)