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Tiropites - Cheese Pies

THE DOUGH

3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup warm water
2 tbl spoons oil
1/2 spoon oregano
dash of salt

Mix ingredients; knead for about 2-3 minutes; adding flour to until it doesn't stick to the hands -separate into 3 equal parts

THE FILLING

a couple of chopped green shallots (can replace with 1/3 white onion)
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
2 cups feta cheese , crumbled
1/3 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1/2 cup whole milk or better still, half & half
3 eggs
salt, pepper, thyme

Beat eggs.

Mix all other ingredients; heat in pot until cheese starts melting; allow to cool to room temperature; then mix in eggs.

THE ASSEMBLY

Roll out the 3 dough balls-so that each one is a bit bigger than your baking pan (use 8x12 in.)-the amount of dough, for that size will give you the right thickness

Place the first layer on the greased pan, with ends hanging over the pan rim -add half the filling follow on with the second dough layer -add the rest of the filling.

Finish off with the last dough layer; fold the dough layers together.

Pluck a few holes, making sure you go through the second layer of dough.

Bake for 3/4 hour at around 400F.

Enjoy, with a simple tomato and cucumber salad.

 

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