Kolokotes - Cypriot Pumpkin Pastries

Kolokotes - Cypriot Pumpkin Pastries


1. Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds and threads and cut it in small cubes of about 1 cm thick.

2. Pound the almonds in a mortar and pestle. Place in a bowl and add all the other ingredients mix them. Set aside.

3. To make pastry place the flour and salt in a food processor. Mix all the liquids and with the process running drizzle in the liquid until the pastry comes together.

4. Turn out onto a floured work surface and lightly knead for 2-3 minutes Cover with damp cloth and rest for 1 hour.

5. Preheat oven to 180°C.

6. Roll out and cut 10cm circles. Place some filling on pastry and fold over and crimp to seal.

7. Place on baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes.

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