Solčavski Sirnek

Name: Solčavski Sirnek
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 300g all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 2 tbsp oil; Pinch of salt; Warm water as needed; 500g fresh cottage cheese; 3 eggs for filling; 100ml sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 50g butter, melted; Breadcrumbs for sprinkling

Solčavski sirnek (sol-CHAHV-skee SEER-nehk)

Solčava Cheese Strudel

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 286 kcal

A savory cheese-filled pastry from the Solčava valley, made with fresh cottage cheese, eggs, and cream wrapped in tender rolled dough.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 26.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

mixing bowls rolling pin baking sheet pastry brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden board

Garnishes: sour cream, fresh chives

Accompaniments: green salad

Ingredients

300g all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 tbsp oil
Pinch of salt
Warm water as needed
500g fresh cottage cheese
3 eggs for filling
100ml sour cream
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tsp salt
50g butter, melted
Breadcrumbs for sprinkling

Instructions

1
Make dough with flour, egg, oil, salt, and warm water. Knead until smooth, rest 30 min.
2
Mix cottage cheese with eggs, sour cream, chives, and salt until smooth.
3
Roll dough very thin on a floured cloth. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
4
Spread cheese filling evenly across the dough.
5
Roll up tightly using the cloth, place seam-side down on a buttered baking sheet.
6
Brush top with butter and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 min until golden. Slice and serve warm.

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Did You Know?

The Solčava valley shepherds traditionally prepared sirnek from fresh mountain cheese made that same morning, giving it an unmatched freshness.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowls
rolling pin
baking sheet
pastry brush

Garnishing

sour cream, fresh chives

Accompaniments

green salad

The Story Behind Solčavski Sirnek

Sirnek is a shepherd's pastry from the remote Solčava panoramic valley in northern Slovenia. Made with the freshest mountain cottage cheese, it was baked in outdoor ovens during the alpine pasturing season. It remains a centerpiece of the annual Shepherds' Ball celebration.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed festive meals, shepherds' celebrations 📜 Origins: Traditional

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