Mekitsi (Bulgarian Fried Dough with Sirene or Jam)
Light, puffy golden dough pillows made with yoghurt, eaten warm with salty white cheese or sweet with jam and icing sugar.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1156kcal
- 80gcarbs
- 17.8gof which sugars
- 87.1gfat
- 28gsaturates
- 15.9gprotein
- 2.7gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the yoghurt, egg, warm water and 1 tablespoon oil and mix to a soft, sticky dough.
- 2
Knead for 5 minutes on a lightly oiled surface. Put it in an oiled bowl, cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Pour the frying oil into a deep frying pan or wide pan so it is about 2 cm deep. Heat over a medium heat until a pinch of dough sizzles and floats in a few seconds. Do not let it smoke.
- 4
With oiled hands, tear off pieces the size of a small egg and flatten them into 8 cm ovals, pulling them thin in the middle.
- 5
Fry 3 or 4 at a time for 1 to 2 minutes each side until puffed and golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper.
2 min - 6
Serve warm. Pile on crumbled feta for a savoury breakfast, or dust with icing sugar and add a spoonful of jam.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
