Sfakianes Pites come from the region of Crete known as Sfakia (hence the name) and are the perfect example of delicious simplicity. They're filled with local xynomizithra cheese, pan-fried (without oil or butter) and then, served with a generous drizzle of Cretan honey. Such a treat!Buy Greek Honey on Amazon (affiliate): https://amzn.to/30u4VynPrint this recipe here: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/sfakianes-pites-pies-from-sfakia-crete/Ingredients2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour teaspoon salt cup olive oil6 oz (140 ml) water3 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegarFor the filling:8 oz (230 g) xynomyzithra cheese or 5 oz ricotta cheese (drained) plus 3 oz sheeps milk fetaGreek Honey for toppingInstructionsMake the dough:Combine the oil, water, salt, and vinegar in a bowl and whisk together. Add the flour and knead together for 8 minutes. If the dough is too dry at the beginning of kneading, add 1-2 more tablespoons of water. If it is too sticky and wet, add a tablespoon or two of flour. The dough should be soft and tacky at the end of kneading. Pace it in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic or a kitchen towel Set aside for an hour to rest.Assemble the pies:Cut the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.Roll each ball into a 7-8-inch circle.Separate the mizithra into 4 portions and roll each portion into a ball.Place a mizithra ball onto the center of each round and bring the edges of the dough over the cheese to cover it.Flatten the pie out and roll it on a lightly floured surface to about 6-7 inches in diameter.Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook each pie about 3 minutes per side or until golden.Transfer to a plate and serve warm with lots of Greek honey. Enjoy!NotesFreezer Instructions: Assemble the pies and place parchment paper between each one. Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze up to 3 months. When ready to use, cook each pie over low heat for the first few minutes then, raise the heat and cook until golden on each side.Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishes Here are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :) My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8ED Kitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0b Food Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZd Microplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vTo Madeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1sm Cheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQ Vitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbH Nonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804t Cast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjs Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xD Half sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cD Thanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!