Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli) – Macedonian C

Name: Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli) – Macedonian Cheese Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Milk, Lukewarm; 6 teaspoons Sugar; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1 package Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 Ounce Packet; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 4 whole Eggs, Separated; 6 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese; 1 stick Margarine; 1 cup Sesame Seeds, More Or Less As Desired, For Sprinkling

Servings: persons

2 cups Milk, Lukewarm
6 teaspoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1 package Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 Ounce Packet
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
4 whole Eggs, Separated
6 cups All-purpose Flour
2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 stick Margarine
1 cup Sesame Seeds, More Or Less As Desired, For Sprinkling

1
In a large, deep mixing bowl pour in lukewarm milk. Stir in the sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and the yeast. Let stand for ten minutes.
2
Then add in the baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, egg whites, and 6 cups of flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is well incorporated, you may need to get your hands in there towards the end, and then place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Put the dough in a large bowl, cover it, and let it stand for one hour.
3
Preheat oven at 375F.
4
Bring the dough back to your working area and knead it again for another 5 minutes. You want to make sure that all those air bubbles are out.
5
Form the dough into a log and cut it into 5 or 6 equal pieces. Take one piece (cover the rest with a kitchen towel), and roll it out to a size as big as a medium pizza.
6
With a knife, cut the rolled out dough into 8 equal slices (as if you were cutting a pie). Place a tablespoon of feta cheese closer to the widest point of the slice. Beginning at the widest point of each slice start rolling it towards the narrowest point.
7
Place the completed croissants on a lightly greased baking sheet. Continue to do this with the rest of the dough.
8
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the 4 egg yolks. Brush each croissant with the egg yolk. Top each croissant with sesame seeds. Put 4 or 5 small pieces of margarine throughout the baking sheet.
9
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
10
Cover with a kitchen towel while they are cooling.
11
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

1769

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Milk, Lukewarm, 6 teaspoons Sugar, 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, 1 package Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 Ounce Packet, and more.

Yes, Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli) – Macedonian Cheese Rolls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croissants With Sesame Seeds (Kifli) – Macedonian Cheese Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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