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Kosovar flija, an irregular wedge of thin browned layered pastry with a spoonful of yogurt on a simple ceramic plate.

Kosovar Flija (Layered Savory Pastry)

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A layered Kosovar savory pastry with thin browned batter layers, yogurt, cream, and butter.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kosovan
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Batter and cream mixture
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, for brushing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 12-inch round baking pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Ladle
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Mix the batters:
  1. Whisk the flour, water, and salt until smooth and pourable. In a second bowl, stir together the heavy cream and yogurt.
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush a 12-inch round pan lightly with some of the melted butter.
Build the layers:
  1. Pour a thin zigzag layer of flour batter over the pan, leaving small gaps. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes, until just set and lightly browned.
  2. Brush the layer with the cream mixture and a little butter. Repeat the batter, baking, and brushing until the batter is used, finishing with cream and butter.
  3. Bake the finished flija for 8 to 10 minutes, until the top is browned. Rest for 10 minutes, cut into wedges, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 470mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • A thin layer cooks more evenly and makes the finished pastry easier to cut.
  • The pan will become hot quickly; use long oven mitts when rotating it between layers.