A traditional Slovenian dish with dozens of regional variants, štruklji (stuffed dough rolls) are part of the Slovenian culinary heritage recognized by UNESCO.
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Štruklji
Traditional Slovenian cottage cheese Štruklji, authentic dough roll recipe step by step.
- Slovenia
- Dessert
- Light
- medium
40 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 320 kcal
- Protein 12 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 13 g
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Štruklji is a Slovenian preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 70 minutes in total (40 for mise en place and preparation, 30 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 g of flour.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Have ready: 150 ml of warm water.
- Have ready: 500 g of cottage cheese (skuta).
- Have ready: 2 yolks.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Knead the flour with the egg
Knead the flour with the egg, warm water and a pinch of salt until you obtain an elastic dough, let it rest for 30 minutes, covered. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Mix the cottage cheese with the yolks
Mix the cottage cheese with the yolks, sugar and lemon zest for the filling. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Stretch the dough very thin on a floured cloth.
Stretch the dough very thin on a floured cloth, using your hands to stretch it almost transparent. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
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Spread the cottage cheese filling on the dough and roll it with help…
Spread the cottage cheese filling on the dough and roll it with the help of the cloth, forming a long roll. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
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Wrap the roll in a clean cloth
Wrap the roll in a clean cloth, tie the ends and steam or cook in boiling water for 25-30 minutes. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
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Unwrap
Unwrap, cut into slices and serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs toasted in butter. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Rolling the dough as thin as possible is the key to the traditional texture.
- They can be served both as a savory side dish and as a dessert, depending on the filling.
Variations
- Salted Štruklji with herbs and bacon.
- Version with walnuts in the filling.
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