SOFT KIFLI WITH OIL

When we think of kifli, most recipes use a full packet of butter or margarine (250 g). This lighter version skips the heavy fats and uses only 90 ml of oil, yet the kifli turn out incredibly soft, fluffy, and tasty. The dough is easy to handle, perfect for beginners, and can be prepared in the morning and enjoyed fresh and warm just a few hours later. Whether you fill them with cheese, jam, or keep them plain, these kifli are always a favorite for breakfast, snacks, or family gatherings.
kifli
 

Ingredients

  • 40 g fresh yeast

  • 150 ml yogurt (room temperature)

  • 150 ml milk (lukewarm)

  • 90 ml oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1.5 tsp sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 600–700 g flour (add gradually until dough is soft and pliable)

  • pinch of baking powder (optional)

  • 1 egg + sesame seeds for coating

  • Filling of choice (ricotta cheese, feta, jam, or chocolate spread)

  • 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing the crust and on top (optional)

Preparation

  1. Prepare the yeast
    Dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk. Stir until smooth.

  2. Mix the dough
    Add yogurt, oil, salt, egg, and baking powder to the milk mixture. Combine with a spoon.

  3. Knead
    Gradually add flour, kneading by hand until you get a soft, elastic, and non-sticky dough.

  4. First rise
    Cover and let the dough rest for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  5. Shape kifli
    Divide into two parts. Roll each into a round crust, brush a little butter, cut into triangles, place filling on the wide end, and roll into crescents.


  6. Second rise
    Arrange kifli on a tray lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg and a little melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds. Let rise for another 30 minutes.


  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180–200 °C for 20–25 minutes, until golden.

  8. Finish Optionally brush hot kifli with melted butter for extra softness. Serve warm.

    ✨ Tips for best results

    • To keep them soft, cover the tray with a towel for 10 minutes after baking.

    • For savory options, use white cheese, spinach, or olives; for sweet, try jam, chocolate, or nuts.

    • Store cooled kifli in an airtight container and reheat briefly before serving.

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