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Stir gently and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, one egg, and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.","group":"Dough","title":"Combine the flour and salt","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 equal balls. Roll each ball into a large circle. Cut each circle into 8 triangles (like a pizza).","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place a small spoonful of crumbled feta cheese at the wide end of each triangle. Roll them up toward the point to form crescent shapes.","group":"Shaping","title":"Place a small spoonful of crumbled feta cheese","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with a beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat the oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 20-25 minutes or","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. These are best served fresh and warm from the oven.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Balkan"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Mixing bowl","Baking sheet","Rolling pin","Parchment paper","Pastry brush"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"piece","note":"makes approximately 24 individual rolls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can shape the rolls and leave them in the fridge overnight before baking in the morning."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container or a bread basket covered with a towel.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 150°C (302°F) for 5 minutes to restore softness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkiflice_b14cbb09a9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=abb9841b-7211-45e4-b7e9-334e90a1ba9a","imageAlt":"Kiflice (Eastern European Cheese Crescents) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["crescents","pastry","cheese-filled","balkan-food","soft-rolls"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kiflice (Eastern European Cheese Crescents)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:30:38.997Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:30:38.997Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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