Placinta cu Branza

Name: Placinta cu Branza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moldovan
Ingredients: 300g all-purpose flour; 150ml warm water; 2 tbsp sunflower oil plus more for frying; Pinch of salt; For filling: 300g fresh brânză; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp sour cream; Fresh dill, chopped; Salt to taste

Plăcintă cu brânză (plah-CHIN-tah koo BRUHN-zah)

Cheese-Filled Pastry

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 336 kcal

A flaky, golden pastry filled with a mixture of fresh sheep cheese and eggs, pan-fried until crispy on the outside and creamy within.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

rolling pin large skillet pastry brush mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: sour cream on side

Accompaniments: fresh herbs, tea

Ingredients

300g all-purpose flour
150ml warm water
2 tbsp sunflower oil plus more for frying
Pinch of salt
For filling: 300g fresh brânză
2 eggs
2 tbsp sour cream
Fresh dill, chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Mix flour, water, oil, and salt into a soft dough. Knead for five minutes. Rest covered for twenty minutes.
2
Crumble brânză and mix with eggs, sour cream, dill, and salt until well combined.
3
Divide dough into portions. Roll each very thin on an oiled surface, stretching gently until nearly transparent.
4
Place filling in the center and fold the dough over it, pressing edges to seal. Flatten slightly with your hands.
5
Fry in a hot skillet with oil over medium heat, about four minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
6
Serve immediately while hot and crispy. The cheese inside should be warm and creamy.

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Did You Know?

Street vendors across Chisinau sell freshly fried placinte from early morning, and the aroma of frying dough is considered one of the signature smells of the Moldovan capital.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

rolling pin
large skillet
pastry brush
mixing bowl

Garnishing

sour cream on side

Accompaniments

fresh herbs, tea

The Story Behind Placinta cu Branza

Placinta cu branza is one of Moldova's most beloved pastries, found everywhere from village kitchens to city street stalls. The art of stretching dough paper-thin is a skill passed from mother to daughter, and the best placinte have impossibly thin, crispy layers surrounding a generous cheese filling. This pastry represents the convergence of Moldovan dairy traditions with pastry techniques influenced by Turkish and Greek cuisine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or snack 📜 Origins: Traditional Moldovan, centuries-old

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