Kalitsounia (Easter Greek Pastries)
Baking and Desserts • Greek
Description
Kalitsounia (Easter Greek Pastries)
Ingredients
- Baking Powder 1 teaspoon
- Brandy ¼ cup
- Cottage cheese ½ cup
- Whole egg 1 piece
- Chicken Egg 1 piece
- Semi-soft cream cheese 25 oz
- Sugar 2 tablespoons
- Wheat Flour 1 tablespoon
- Citrus Zest Mix 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil ½ cup
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
For the dough, combine 0.5 cups of sugar, baking powder, and 2.5 cups of sifted flour in a bowl. Add 0.5 cups of olive oil, 0.5 cups of cottage cheese, and 2 eggs. Pour in the brandy and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
Step 2
For the filling, mix 700 grams of cottage cheese, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, lemon zest, and the egg yolk in a separate bowl.
Step 3
On a floured surface, roll out the dough thinly and cut out circles with a diameter of 8-10 cm.
Step 4
Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle (slightly press it to the center), then fold and pinch the edges of the pastries.
Step 5
Before baking, brush with lightly beaten egg.
Step 6
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes at 355°F.
Step 7
Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
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