RECIPES

Traditional Sfakiani pie with goat cheese, honey and walnuts with a glass of Muscat of Spina P.G.I. Crete

Traditional Sfakiani pie with goat cheese, honey and walnuts with a glass of Muscat of Spina P.G.I. Crete

Pairing: Balanced acidity, aromas of flowers and Cretan herbs are perfectly combined with the sour taste of goat cheese and the sweetness of honey, while highlighting the roasted character of nuts.

INGREDIENTS

For the dough

500 gr. plain flour

250 gr, or a cup of water

1 shot of tsikoudia

1 shot extra virgin olive oil

salt

 

For the filling

½ kg mizithra, or galomizithra- soft goat cheese

200 gr malaka- goat cheese

Salt

 

For the topping

Honey, walnuts

PROCEDURE

Rub the ingredients for the dough, until completely combined, we add all the liquids slowly and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Then mix all the ingredients for the filling, until completely combined.

Separate the pastry in 70- 80 gr. parts, make a hole, add 30-40 gr. of cheese mix and fold.

Dust the rolling table with flour and roll the dough balls to create an even circle of 18- 20 cm diameter for each pie.

 

Bake in a preheated non-stick pan, which we have covered with a little olive oil.

Serve with honey and walnuts