Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Bulgarian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4-6 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal
Recipe by Вкусно у Вали on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Wet Ingredients

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the eggs, a pinch of salt, sour cream, and 50 ml of olive oil.

  2. Add Dry Ingredients

    Sift the 500 g of flour and 10 g of baking powder directly into the mixer bowl with the wet ingredients.

  3. Mix the Dough

    Start mixing the ingredients on a low speed. Once a thick dough begins to form, gradually add 80-100 ml of fresh milk, little by little, until a smooth, soft, and slightly sticky dough is achieved. Continue mixing until the dough is uniform and elastic.

  4. Shape the Dough

    Transfer the prepared dough to a lightly oiled work surface. Briefly it by hand to form a smooth ball. Then, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 7-8 mm thick.

  5. Cut the Mekici

    Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the rolled dough into rhombuses or rectangles of your desired size. For a decorative touch, you can make a small slit in the middle of some of the dough pieces.

  6. Fry the Mekici

    Heat a sufficient amount of oil for deep frying in a deep pot or pan over medium heat (level 5 out of 9 on an induction stove). Once the oil is hot, carefully place the cut dough pieces into the oil in batches. Fry until they are beautifully golden brown on both sides, turning as needed.

  7. Serve

    Remove the fried mekici from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Before You Cook

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  • No Baking powder?

    • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (per 1 tsp)
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 cup buttermilk (replace some liquid)
  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Sour cream?

    • Plain Greek yogurt (1:1)
    • Crème fraîche (1:1)
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and eggs.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Make a small slit in

    Make a small slit in the middle of some dough pieces before frying for a different visual appeal.

  • Serve with powdered sugar

    Honey, jam, or savory toppings like cheese.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipFry Mekici on Medium Heat

    Fry mekici on medium heat to ensure they cook through and achieve a beautiful golden color without burning.

  • Ingredient noteUse a Good Quality Thick

    Use a good quality thick sour cream or yogurt for best dough consistency.

  • TipPlace Fried Mekici on Paper

    Place fried mekici on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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