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 1/2 oz (100 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (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
- 1/2 cup (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: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 50