Directions
Made with homemade dough sheets and a minced meat filling, they pair perfectly with yogurt, fresh parsley, and mint.
Preparing the dough is quick and easy, and layering the sheets saves time. The filling spreads easily, and rolling into a long sheet allows for fast cutting into small pieces.
In just about twenty minutes, your manti will be ready, and a short baking time lets you enjoy them immediately.
This recipe will fill your home with the scent of warmth and love, perfect for family or festive moments.
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Ingredients
For the dough:
- 530 g all-purpose flour
- 300 ml water (cold to lukewarm)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the filling:
- 500 g ground veal or pork
- 1 small onion
- 1 egg
- 25 g breadcrumbs
- 50 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Mix the flour, water, oil, and salt to form a dough. The water should be lukewarm (around 30°C). Knead for 15 minutes until smooth. Brush with oil and let rest, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour.
- After resting, divide the dough into 5 portions and shape them into balls on a floured surface. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a 20–30 cm diameter sheet. Brush both sides with oil, including the edges. Stack the sheets and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
- Roll the sheets out again as thinly as possible and spread the filling a few centimeters from the edges. Fold the edges and start rolling inward to form a long log. Cut into small pieces – or any size you prefer.
- Grease a baking tray with oil and arrange the manti side by side. Bake at 220°C for about 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature at the end.
- Serve with yogurt, chopped parsley, and mint. They can also be frozen and reheated before serving, keeping the crispiness and taste like fresh.
