Tyropita Trifti Thrakis (Thracian-Style Cheese Squares)

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   The mixing of the dough may be begun with an electric mixer, but should be finished by hand.

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   Beat the butter until fluffy, then lower the speed and add the olive oil.

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   Continue beating, and when fluffy beat in the milk, baking powder, salt, if necessary, and cheese.

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   Begin adding flour, but after 1 cup stop beating with the mixer and beat in the remaining flour by hand, adding only enough to make dough soft enough to roll into strips.

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   Knead a few minutes.

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   Spread or roll on buttered sheet (jelly roll tray, cookie sheet, or any flat pan) to a thickness of half-finger's width and cut into squares of desired size (the smaller the better, since they are rich).

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   Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 20 to 25 minutes, moving to the top shelf for the last minutes to achieve a golden chestnut color.

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   (If making the little canes, the baking time will be 10 to 12 minutes.)

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   Remove when done and cook on a rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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