Mainly eaten in North Macedonia.

Macedonian Cheese Pie (Pita so Sirenje)

Пита со сирење (pita so sirenje) · pronounced: píta szo szirenje

The Macedonian cheese pie is a thin, layered pastry dish filled with cheese, baked until golden and served warm in slices. The simple dough and salty cheese make a pleasing contrast.

90 min Medium 10 servings
Macedón sajtos pite recept: rétegezett, sajtos tésztaétel
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Ingredients

10 slices
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For the dough

For the filling

Method

  1. Kneading the dough

    Knead the flour, water, salt and butter together into a smooth, elastic dough.

    10 min
  2. Resting

    Cover the dough and leave it to rest for about 15 minutes, which makes it easier to stretch.

    15 min
  3. Making the filling

    Crumble the feta finely, then mix it with the egg and salt.

    5 min
  4. Stretching and layering

    Stretch the dough very thinly, grease it with oil or fat, then spread the cheese filling over it in layers.

    15 min
  5. Folding and brushing

    Cover the dough and brush the top with butter.

    3 min
  6. Baking

    Bake in a fan oven at about 180 degrees until golden brown all over.

    40 min
  7. Serving

    Serve warm, cut into slices.

    2 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (10 slices)1 slices
Energy4 415 kcal442 kcal
Fat164 g16 g
of which saturates97 g9,7 g
Carbohydrates558 g56 g
Protein164 g16 g
Fibre19 g1,9 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: sunflower oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Diéta-típus:

A számok a hozzávalókból becsült adagonkénti értékek, tájékoztatók.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: flour, feta (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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