Cretan Small Cheese Pies (Kalitsounia Kritis)

1. 1

   Put the flour in a bowl and blend in some salt and water to form a thick dough.

2. 2

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board and cut into round shapes with a pastry cutter or drinking glass.

3. 3

   Place the cheese, egg and finely chopped mint in a bowl and mix together.

4. 4

   Place a teaspoon of the mixture into the middle of each round shaped pastry.

5. 5

   Fold half of the pastry over the filling, pressing the open ends of a fork along the folded end of the pie.

6. 6

   Heat the olive oil over a medium heat and fry the pies until they are a golden colour.

7. 7

   Place the pies on a serving plate, sprinkle with sugar and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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