FlaounesCypriot Cheese and Mint Pastries
These festive Cypriot pastries are made with a soft yeasted dough wrapped around a rich cheese filling scented with mint. Baked until golden and topped with sesame, they are savory, aromatic, and especially associated with Easter baking.
Prep
2h
Cook
25m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 250mlWhole Milk (lukewarm)
- 1pcsEgg
Topping
- 1pcsEgg (beaten)
Filling
- 300gHalloumi Cheese (grated)
- 200gFeta Cheese (crumbled)
- 10gFresh Mint (finely chopped)
Topping
- 30gSesame Seeds
Dough
- 30mlExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Stir the active dry yeast into the lukewarm whole milk and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.
- 02
Mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the egg and extra virgin olive oil and the yeast mixture, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth.
- 03
Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
- 04
Combine the halloumi cheese, feta cheese, and fresh mint.
- 05
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 06
Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten each piece, add the filling, and fold the dough around it, leaving the characteristic raised center.
- 07
Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- 08
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until well risen and deeply golden. Cool slightly before serving.
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