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Medium 3 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
Mekitsa
Bulgarian breakfast fried dough made with yogurt and yeast, served warm with honey, jam or white cheese.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 16 min cook
- #For Guests
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Hamur
- 3.5 cup(~700 ml) Flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Yogurt
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Warm water
- 1 Egg
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
Kızartma
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Neutral oil
Servis
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Honey
- 120 g White cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm water, dry yeast, and sugar, then wait 8 minutes for it to foam.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the flour, yogurt, egg, and salt, then knead a soft dough that is not too sticky.
10 min10:00 - 3
Cover the dough and rest at room temperature until risen.
40 min40:00 - 4
Heat the oil in a wide pan, lightly oil your hands, and tear off tangerine sized pieces of dough.
4 min04:00 - 5
Stretch each piece into a thin round and fry in hot oil until both sides are golden.
12 min12:00 - 6
Drain the mekitsa on paper towels and serve hot with honey and white cheese.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Oiling your hands while stretching the dough reduces the need for extra flour and gives a lighter crust when fried.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot for breakfast with honey, jam, and white cheese.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
8
g protein
45
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 56%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mekitsa make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mekitsa take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Mekitsa difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mekitsa have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 45g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Mekitsa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mekitsa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mekitsa need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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