Entree: Slovenia – Northern Culinary Region – Štruklji (Rolled thin dough filled with seasoned cottage cheese and herbs, baked until golden)

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 40 min

Cook 55 min

Additional 40 min

Total 2 hrs 15 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (1 3/4 oz (50 g))
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) lukewarm water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 lb (454 g) cottage cheese (skuta) or well-drained ricotta
- 2 large eggs (approx. 3 1/2 oz (100 g))
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 tbsp (6 g) tarragon)
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (50 g) fine dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp (45 g) melted butter for brushing before baking

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- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (50 g)
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) lukewarm water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 lb (454 g) cottage cheese (skuta) or well-drained ricotta
- 2 large eggs (approx. 100 g)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 tbsp (6 g) tarragon)
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (50 g) fine dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp (45 g) melted butter for brushing before baking

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

1. In a bowl combine flour and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt. Whisk the egg with warm water and 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil, then mix into the flour to form a smooth elastic dough. Knead 5–7 minutes, cover, and let rest 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile make the filling: in a bowl beat the cottage cheese with 2 eggs, sour cream, 3 tbsp (45 ml) melted butter, chopped dill, 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) pepper until smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs to bind; set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
4. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into a thin rectangle about 10x16 inches (25x40 cm). Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border at the long edge.
5. Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log. Tuck the ends under and transfer seam-side down to the prepared baking dish. Brush the top with 3 tbsp (45 ml) melted butter.
6. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and set. Internal temperature should reach about 165°F (74°C).
7. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and serve warm, optionally with a dollop of sour cream or melted butter.

1. In a bowl combine flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Whisk the egg with warm water and 1 tbsp oil, then mix into the flour to form a smooth elastic dough. Knead 5–7 minutes, cover, and let rest 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile make the filling: in a bowl beat the cottage cheese with 2 eggs, sour cream, 3 tbsp melted butter, chopped dill, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs to bind; set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
4. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into a thin rectangle about 10x16 inches (25x40 cm). Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border at the long edge.
5. Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log. Tuck the ends under and transfer seam-side down to the prepared baking dish. Brush the top with 3 tbsp melted butter.
6. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and set. Internal temperature should reach about 165°F (74°C).
7. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and serve warm, optionally with a dollop of sour cream or melted butter.