Mum made kifli the other day.
So I thought I’d photograph the event and share it with you all.
Kifli is an Eastern European sweet treat that is made by rolling biscuit dough over a dollop of jam.
These little crescent delights are not exclusively Croatian, as my research uncovered, but this here is a Croatian recipe given to my mum .
These biscuits are so good they disappear from any kitchen bench in record time. I remember having friends from school over who would look at these biscuits in curiosity and go on to eat their fair share!
My whole family truly loves these biscuits, and I am lucky enough that my mum is still motivated enough to bake these wonderful treats for everyone. I have not yet attempted this recipe…and don’t anticipate I will have to as long as mum is there to spoil us all!
Kifli Recipe
Ingredients:
5 cups SR flour
3 eggs
1 cup SR Cream
125g butter 1 cup sugar
Jam (one that is very solid, not at all runny)
OVEN 180C
Method:
Mix softened butter with sour cream and beat in eggs.
Add sugar and flour, mix well.
When combined, put out on a floured bench and knead for a few minutes, so it all comes together nicely.
Roll into a log shape and cut into 5 equal pieces.
Roll each one out like a pizza, about a 1/4 inch thick (about 5mm).
Cut into 16 wedge shaped slices,sort of like you would slice a pizza. (see photo)
Place a tsp of jam on the thick edge of the wedge and roll up.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Hi:
I was surprised to read a recipe for Kifli on your blog. Isn’t this Hungarian? The reason that I ask is because I am looking for authentic Hungarian recipes that I can put into a binder that I can give to my daughter as a gift before I am gone. I want her to understand her Hungarian Heritage and have a rememberance of me. Could you help me? Thanks for your time.
Hi there,
I think you’ll find that the recipe exists in various forms all across Eastern Europe. The Hungarian version might contain yeast, I’m not sure. The name might be Hungarian in origin…but I think it’s one of those things that been adapted by many cultures. I think you would be perfectly fine to include it in your Hungarian recipe book, which sounds like a wonderful idea! I will ask a Hungarian friend for her family recipe and compare it…and I’ll get back to you. Cheers, Lara
Ohhh Lara I love these!!!
I have the best memories of your mum making these back in castle hill
I will be making these for sure xxx