Description
These Balkan scones, enriched with crispy pork cvarci, offer a savory twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 7 oz (200 g) pork crisps (cvarci)
- 3.5 oz (100 g) all-purpose flour
- 17.6 oz (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 envelope dry yeast
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk, lukewarm
- 4.4 oz (125 g) softened butter
Instructions
- Finely grind the pork crisps (cvarci) and combine them with 100 g of all-purpose flour.
- In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm milk with the dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 500 g of all-purpose flour with the softened butter, egg yolks, salt, and pepper.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Fold in the ground pork crisps mixture into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Cut the dough into scones using a round cutter or a glass.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Cvarci can be found at specialty stores or made at home by rendering pork fat. Serve these scones warm with a side of raw onions and bread for a traditional experience. They pair well with rakija, a traditional heated fruit brandy. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Balkan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 50