Mizithra pies from Sfakia

Ingredients

For the pastry

• ½ kilo flour
• 1 egg
• 3 tablesp. oil

For the filling

• ½ kilo mizithra cheese
• Cinnamon
• Honey

Method

Place the flour in a bowl, adding the beaten egg, oil, and as much water as needed to make a moderately soft pastry. Prepare the filling by mixing together all the ingredients. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each out into a circle the size of a side plate. Spread on each a little filling, sprinkle with cinna mon and fold over the pas try. Lightly press with the fingers to flatten the pie. Fry one by one in a frying pan without oil or with just a drop, turning constantly so as not to burn. Pour over honey and serve.

This recipe from 'Olive Oil - way of long life' supplied courtesy of Mediterraneo Editions.