SnackAppetizer

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 racions
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 60 ml olive oil; 1 cs vinegar; 100 ml water warm; 0,5 ct salt; 250 g mizithra cheese crumbled; 1 u egg; 1 cs fresh mint finely chopped (opcional); 0,25 ct 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.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 1 h 20 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

dough

300 gall-purpose flour
60 mlolive oil
1 csvinegar
100 mlwater, warm
0,5 ctsalt

filling

250 gmizithra cheese, crumbled
1 uegg
1 csfresh mint, finely chopped(opcional)
0,25 ctpepper, freshly ground

frying

500 mlolive oil, for frying

Estris

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

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt for the dough.
Uns 1 min
2
Add the olive oil, vinegar, and warm water to the flour mixture.
Uns 1 min
3
Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Uns 2 min
4
Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Uns 7 min
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.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 5 min
7
Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Uns 1 min
8
Divide the rested dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
Uns 2 min
9
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a very thin circular sheet, about 15-20 cm in diameter.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: 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).
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 min
14
Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Uns 6 min
15
Remove the fried mizithropita with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Uns 1 min
16
Serve immediately while warm.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover mizithropita in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

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