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Mizithropita (Cretan Cheese Pies)

Name: Mizithropita (Cretan Cheese Pies)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 60 ml olive oil; 1 ملعقة كبيرة vinegar; 100 ml water warm; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة salt; 250 g mizithra cheese crumbled; 1 قطعة egg; 1 ملعقة كبيرة fresh mint finely chopped (اختياري); 0.25 ملعقة صغيرة pepper freshly ground; 500 ml olive oil for frying

Mizithropita are traditional Cretan cheese pies, featuring a savory mizithra cheese filling encased in a thin, crispy dough. These small, golden pastries are a delightful snack or appetizer, perfect for sharing.

وصفة أصلية من Forkin

الوقت الإجمالي: 1 س 20 د
عدد الحصص: 4
الصعوبة: متوسطة

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تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

dough

300 gall-purpose flour
60 mlolive oil
1 ملعقة كبيرةvinegar
100 mlwater, warm
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةsalt

filling

250 gmizithra cheese, crumbled
1 قطعةegg
1 ملعقة كبيرةfresh mint, finely chopped(اختياري)
0.25 ملعقة صغيرةpepper, freshly ground

frying

500 mlolive oil, for frying

الأدوات

slotted spoon · paper towels · rolling pin · large bowl · frying pan

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt for the dough.
حوالي 1 د
2
Add the olive oil, vinegar, and warm water to the flour mixture.
حوالي 1 د
3
Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
حوالي 2 د
4
Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
حوالي 7 د
5
Form the dough into a ball, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
حوالي 30 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Resting allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll.
6
While the dough rests, prepare the filling by combining the mizithra cheese, egg, fresh mint (if using), and pepper in a medium bowl.
حوالي 5 د
7
Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
حوالي 1 د
8
Divide the rested dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
حوالي 2 د
9
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a very thin circular sheet, about 15-20 cm in diameter.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The thinner the dough, the crispier the mizithropita will be.
10
Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each dough circle.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overfill, or it will be hard to seal.
11
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, then press the edges firmly with your fingers or a fork to seal.
حوالي 3 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure a tight seal to prevent the filling from escaping during frying.
12
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or a deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches about 170-180°C (340-350°F).
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of dough should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
13
Carefully place 2-3 mizithropita into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
حوالي 1 د
14
Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
حوالي 6 د
15
Remove the fried mizithropita with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
حوالي 1 د
16
Serve immediately while warm.

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الحفظ

Store leftover mizithropita in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

إعادة التسخين

Reheat in a dry pan over medium heat or in a preheated oven until warmed through and crispy.