Pan-Fried Cheese Pies

Meet your new savory comfort go-to: pan-fried cheese pies — Romania’s semi-hard, nutty cheese. Whip up a simple dough, stuff it with grated cheese, and cook until each turnover turns golden-crispy outside and ooey-gooey inside. These little pockets are perfect for breakfast with sour cream, a light salad, or even on-the-go snacking. Easy, satisfying, and utterly delicious—Romanian charm in every bite.

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  Pour the kefir into a bowl.
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  Add an egg.
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  Add a teaspoon of salt.
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  Add a tablespoon of sugar.
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  Melt the butter in the microwave and pour it into a bowl.
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  Mix the mixture with a whisk.
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  Measure out 450 grams of flour and mix with a 10-gram packet of baking powder. Pour into the mixture.
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  Knead the dough.
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  Grate the hard cheese using a coarse grater. Add an egg to the cheese and mix.
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  Form 4 balls from the cheese.
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  Transfer the dough to the work surface. Sprinkle a little flour to prevent sticking and cut into 4 pieces.
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  Form 4 balls from the cut dough.
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  Roll out the dough ball with a rolling pin and place a ball of cheese in the middle.
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  Bring the edges together.
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  Press the edges firmly so that the filling does not spill out.
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  Sprinkle a little flour on top and roll out gently with a rolling pin. Repeat with the remaining 3 balls of dough.
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  Heat a non-stick frying pan without oil; the pan must be dry. Then place the pie in the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes over low heat.
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  Turn over and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
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  Transfer the pies to a plate and brush them with a little butter.
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  The savory cheese pies are ready. Enjoy!