Cretan Kaltsounia

Υλικά

For the Dough

– 550 g all-purpose flour
– 250 ml water
– 125 ml olive oil
– 30 ml lemon juice
– 30 ml raki
– A pinch of salt

For the Filling

– Approximately 1 kg mizithra cheese
– 1 egg
– Fresh mint

Garnish

– Honey for drizzling
– A little sesame seeds

Yields approximately 35 – 40 pieces

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the water, olive oil, lemon juice, and raki together using a whisk. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the salt. Then, combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and knead the dough.
2. Once the ingredients are well combined, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. For the filling: In a bowl, mix the mizithra cheese, egg, and fresh mint, kneading them together.
4. Take the dough out of the refrigerator, roll it out, and cut it into 10 cm circles using a cookie cutter.
5. Place a portion of the filling on each circle, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and fold the dough over to seal. Press the edges with a fork to close them securely and place them on a baking tray.
6. Bake at 170°C with the top and bottom heat on for 20 minutes. Serve with honey!

Enjoy!