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Dizmana

A soft, pillowy Balkan pastry of yeast dough rolls bathed in a rich savory yogurt sauce and baked to golden perfection.

Prep
35 min
Cook
35 min
Time
70 min
Servings
8
Calories
340
Level
Moderate
Heat
Mild
Region
trk
Dizmana
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Servings8
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milkInstead: oat milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 packet dry yeast (10 g)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200 g crumbly white cheese or curd cheese
  • 1.5 cups strained plain yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Whisk together warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; rest for 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Gradually add the flour and salt, kneading into a smooth, supple dough, then cover and proof for 40 minutes.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into small balls, flatten slightly, stuff with crumbled cheese, roll closed, and place tightly on an oiled baking tray.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the strained yogurt, eggs, and sunflower oil until completely smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour the yogurt sauce generously over the dough rolls, ensuring all crevices are filled.

  6. 6

    Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for around 35 minutes until richly browned on top.

Note. Let the rolls rest for 10 minutes after pouring the yogurt sauce so the dough absorbs the flavor before baking.

Questions

Can Dizmana be baked without cheese filling?

Yes, classic Thracian versions are often baked plain without filling and rely entirely on the creamy topping.

Why use strained yogurt instead of regular yogurt?

Strained yogurt has less water, preventing the crust from becoming overly soggy while baking.

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