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Lana Mihajlović posted an update
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Sous Chef
Feta Cheese Spirals
#FoldingChallenge
Profile: Amateur
For this challenge, I decided to celebrate a true Balkan classic: small savory spirals made with phyllo dough and feta cheese. They remind me of cozy breakfasts shared with family, always served with a glass of cold yogurt.
I used phyllo pastry, the traditional thin and elastic dough that turns beautifully crisp when baked. Its delicate layers gently cradle the cheese filling and create that signature flaky texture.
Inside is a creamy and savory blend of feta cheese, eggs, yogurt, sparkling water and a hint of salt. The mixture is enriched with oil for smoothness and a touch of baking powder for lightness, creating a perfect balance between saltiness and softness. Each strip of dough was rolled and coiled into a spiral, keeping the filling secure while giving the pastries their distinctive look.
Before baking, I brushed the spirals with olive oil and sprinkled them with white and black sesame seeds for extra aroma and crunch. They were baked until perfectly golden.
Served warm with a glass of yogurt, the ideal pairing that transforms something humble into a small, everyday pleasure.
jaddygonzalez, Vanessa Macarro GarcÃa and 10 others8 Comments-
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Stagier
Menuda pinta, ahora tiro para allá a catarlas
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Sous Chef
@mercedesdelgado1977gmail-com Thank you dear… You are always welcome. ♥️
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Sous Chef
Qué dorado más bonito, Lana. Cómo si el ciego y el sol de los Balcanes los hubieran tostado. Pero el interior parece pura ternura 💖
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Sous Chef
@beatriztorijagmail-com Thank you dear! What a beautiful way to describe them… that golden touch of the Balkan sun really made me smile. ☺️
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Executive Chef
Qué riquÃsimas Lana! Una propuesta fantástica como nos tienes acostumbrados. Felicidades.
Yo habia preparado masa filo pero ya la dejaré para mas adelante cuando mejore. Espero que no se caduque antes😅
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Sous Chef
@loles-mhotmail-com Thank you so much dear 😊 I’m glad you liked it. I hope you feel better soon. The filo dough will wait patiently for you, and I’m sure your next creation with it will be amazing! 🥰
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Scoolinary Team
Hi Lana! 🌿 Your feta spirals are a celebration of warmth and memory. The golden, flaky layers look irresistibly crisp, and the close-up shot captures that perfect airy interior—so delicate and rich at once. The sesame seeds are like little confetti on a pastry that already radiates joy. A true celebration!
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Sous Chef
@soldamiani Thank you dear ♥️
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