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Sfakianopita

Sfakianopita | Cretan Cheese Pie With Nuts And Honey

Kenton & Jane
A delicious cheese, honey, and cinnamon pie from Crete.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3 -5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups flour + extra for kneading surface and adding to dough*
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + extra for frying
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brandy**
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ to 1 cup crumbled feta*
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice
  • ground cinnamon
  • honey

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine: flour, water, olive oil, lemon juice, brandy, and salt. Mix until dough ball is formed.
  • Place dough ball on floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. If too wet/sticky, knead in some extra flour. You will probably need to do this. If too dry, add some water.
  • Once dough is kneaded, break into 5 equal parts and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Take one dough piece and roll it out flat into a pancake shape, about 6 inches width and ¼ inch thick.
  • Place a tablespoon (or more) of feta cheese in center, fold side over, and knead the dough and cheese together, until the cheese is well mixed in.
  • Once the cheese is well incorporated, roll back out flat to the same pancake shape as in step #4, and set aside. Repeat with other dough pieces.
  • Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a pan, and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Place one Sfakianopita on the pan, and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, check bottom, when golden brown, flip.
  • When done, place on plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all Sfakianopita’s are cooked.
  • When ready, sprinkle some of your favorite chopped nuts over each Sfakianopita. Sprinkle with some cinnamon, and drizzle with honey.
  • Serve warm!

Notes

*We've made this a few times and the flour ratio seems to change from what we have here to 1/2 cup more, so just have some extra on hand and add a little at a time to get the proper consistency.
**Traditionally, the cheese used is mizithra and instead of brandy, raki is used. However, these may be hard to find, so the substitutions above will do.