SnackDessert

Cretan Kalitsounia with Mizithra

Name: Cretan Kalitsounia with Mizithra
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 60 ml olive oil; 100 ml water warm; 0,5 çay kaşığı salt; 250 g mizithra cheese fresh, unsalted; 2 yemek kaşığı sugar; 1 adet egg yolk; 0,5 çay kaşığı cinnamon ground; 0,5 çay kaşığı lemon zest; 1 adet egg beaten; 2 yemek kaşığı honey (isteğe bağlı)

These small, traditional Cretan pastries feature a soft dough shell filled with a creamy, mildly sweet mizithra cheese mixture. They are a delightful snack, perfect with a cup of coffee or as a light dessert. This recipe creates a sweet version, popular in many parts of Crete.

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 1 sa. 35 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Orta

Alerjen bilgisi: yumurta, gluten ve süt içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

dough

300 gall-purpose flour
60 mlolive oil
100 mlwater, warm
0,5 çay kaşığısalt

filling

250 gmizithra cheese, fresh, unsalted
2 yemek kaşığısugar
1 adetegg yolk
0,5 çay kaşığıcinnamon, ground
0,5 çay kaşığılemon zest

egg wash

1 adetegg, beaten

garnish

2 yemek kaşığıhoney(isteğe bağlı)

Ekipman

rolling pin · large bowl · wire rack · baking sheet · parchment paper

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
Combine all-purpose flour, olive oil, warm water, and salt in a large bowl.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to help the dough come together smoothly.
2
Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
3
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Yaklaşık 9 dk.
Aşçının notu: The dough should feel soft and pliable, not sticky.
4
Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Yaklaşık 30 dk.
Aşçının notu: Resting the dough allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll.
5
While the dough rests, prepare the filling by crumbling the mizithra cheese into a bowl.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
6
Add sugar, egg yolk, ground cinnamon, and lemon zest to the mizithra cheese.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
7
Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
8
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
9
Divide the rested dough into 12 equal pieces.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
10
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a thin circle, approximately 10-12 cm (4-5 inches) in diameter.
Yaklaşık 8 dk.
Aşçının notu: Aim for thin dough, but not so thin that it tears easily.
11
Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each dough circle.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: Do not overfill, or it will be hard to seal the pastries.
12
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, creating pleats around the circumference, leaving the center of the filling exposed.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: Pinch the pleats firmly to ensure they stay closed during baking.
13
Transfer the kalitsounia to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
14
Brush the dough edges with beaten egg.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: This gives them a golden shine.
15
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the kalitsounia are golden brown.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
16
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
17
Drizzle with honey before serving, if desired.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: Honey adds a traditional touch of sweetness.

Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

Store leftover kalitsounia in an airtight container at room temperature.

Yeniden ısıtma

Warm gently in a toaster oven or microwave if preferred.