Placinta cu Branza — Print Recipe

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

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.

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.