Bulgarian Tutmanik bread rolls with feta cheese
Tutmanik is a traditional Bulgarian bread made from soft, yeasted dough, filled with white brined cheese, and shaped into rolls that are baked until golden.
Ingredients
DOUGH
- 2 cups strong white flour (230ml cup)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil or unsalted butter
- 1.5 tsp instant yeast
- 150-200 ml warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
FILLING
- 100-150 g feta cheese
- a few tbsp oil or melted butter
TOPPING
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp plain yoghurt
- 2-3 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Activate the yeast with warm water and sugar. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add oil, egg, and the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and soft. Let rise until doubled (45–60 min).
- Fill and shape: Roll the dough into a rectangle (½ cm thick). Brush with oil or butter, sprinkle with crumbled feta. Roll up into a log and cut into 6 cm pieces. Pinch or fold to enclose filling.
- Arrange rolls in a greased tin, slightly apart. Let rise again (20–30 min).
- Brush with egg and yoghurt, sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 200 °C for 10 min, then at 170 °C for 15 min until golden.
- Enjoy warm. Soft inside with a light, crisp top.
Notes
The total calorie content of the dish is approximately 1,650 calories. It might vary depending on the specific products and brands used. Makes 8 rolls, with an estimated 206 calories per roll.