Meat and cheese puffs

Meat and cheese puff pastry: a soulful delight

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 4

Who doesn't love a warm, fluffy, meat-and-cheese-filled snack to delight your senses? Meat and cheese puffs are just what you need to impress family or friends. These little delights, with their soft texture and savory taste, are ideal as an appetizer at a party or as a quick snack during the day.

A fascinating aspect of these pufosele is that the recipe can have deep roots in culinary traditions, with each housewife having her own variation, adapted according to taste and availability of ingredients. So let's start our culinary journey into the world of meat and cheese pufosele!

Essential ingredients:

For the dough:
- 500 g flour
- 20 g fresh yeast
- 100 ml water
- 120 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon yogurt

For the stuffing:
- 300 g minced meat (mixed pork and beef is ideal)
- 150 g grated cheese
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Meat seasoning (e.g. paprika, thyme)
- 1 bunch green parsley (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small carrot (grated)
- 1 small celery (grated)
- 1 bunch dill (finely chopped)
- 200 ml flavored white wine
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 1 egg yolk + 2 tablespoons milk (for basting)

Preparation steps:

Step 1: Preparing the mayonnaise

In a bowl, add the fresh yeast along with 50 ml of the lukewarm water and milk mixture. Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over the yeast to activate fermentation and mix well. Add 50 g of flour and leave to rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. This will enrich the texture of the dough and make the puff pastry fluffier.

Step 2: Preparing the dough

Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the butter (or olive oil), yogurt and cumin seeds. Mix the ingredients well. Once the flour has risen, add it to the bowl, along with the rest of the water and the lukewarm milk in which you dissolved the salt. Knead the dough well for 2 minutes, then transfer to a floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes until elastic. Cover the dough with a clean towel and leave to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Step 3: Prepare the filling

In a frying pan, sauté the finely chopped onion until it turns glassy. Add the grated carrot and celery, along with the seasoning, and sauté together for 5 minutes. Add the minced meat and continue cooking until browned. For extra flavor, add the white wine and crushed garlic, simmering until the alcohol evaporates. Finally, let the mixture cool slightly and add the cream, grated cheese, pepper and chopped greens. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous stuffing.

Step 4: Making the puff pastry

Divide the dough into two equal parts. From one piece, roll out into a thin sheet and cut into a round shape or cut with a glass. Gather the scraps of dough, form into a ball and leave to rise. Fill each circle of dough with a teaspoon of filling and press the edges well to seal. Place the puff puffs on a baking sheet and brush them with a mixture of egg yolk and milk to give them a golden color when baked.

Step 5: Baking

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake the puff pastries for 15 minutes or until golden and fluffy. While they are baking, you can prepare a fresh salad or yogurt dressing to accompany them.

Serving suggestions

The puff pastries are delicious served warm with a tomato and cucumber salad or a dill yogurt sauce. A bottle of chilled white wine can also turn a meal into a real culinary experience.

Variations and tricks

To give your recipe a personal touch, experiment with fillings. Replace the meat with sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option or add olives and feta cheese for a burst of Mediterranean flavors.

Nutritional benefits

These puff pastries are not only delicious, but nutritious too. The minced meat provides quality protein and the greens add vitamins and minerals. Whole wheat flour can be a healthier choice, bringing fiber into the diet.

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I use dried yeast instead of fresh yeast?
Yes, use about 7 g of dry yeast. Activation is done in the same way, but it is important to leave it to hydrate in lukewarm water before adding it to the dough.

2. How can I store puff pastry?
Puff pastry can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them.

Estimated calories

One puff pastry contains about 200-250 calories, depending on the filling chosen and portion size.

All in all, meat and cheese puff pastry is not just a simple recipe, but a real invitation to get creative in the kitchen. Whether you prepare them for a special occasion or for a savory snack, these pufosele will bring a smile to anyone's face. So let's get cooking and enjoy every bite! Enjoy!

 Ingredients: 500 g flour 20 g fresh yeast 100 ml water 120 ml milk 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 pinches of cumin seeds 1 egg yolk + 2 tablespoons milk 300 g mixed ground meat 150 g grated cheese 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon ground black pepper meat spices 1 bunch of fresh parsley 3 cloves of garlic 1 small carrot 1 small celery 1 bunch of dill 200 ml aromatic white wine 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon yogurt 1 large onion

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