Cretan Small Cheese Pies (Kalitsounia Kritis)

Cretan Small Cheese Pies (Kalitsounia Kritis)


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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