Sfakianopita | Cretan Cheese Pie With Nuts And Honey
A delicious cheese, honey, and cinnamon pie from Crete.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine: flour, water, olive oil, lemon juice, brandy, and salt. Mix until dough ball is formed.
- 2
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.
- 3
Once dough is kneaded, break into 5 equal parts and roll each piece into a ball.
- 4
Take one dough piece and roll it out flat into a pancake shape, about 6 inches width and ¼ inch thick.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a pan, and heat over medium-high heat.
- 8
Place one Sfakianopita on the pan, and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, check bottom, when golden brown, flip.
- 9
When done, place on plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all Sfakianopita’s are cooked.
- 10
When ready, sprinkle some of your favorite chopped nuts over each Sfakianopita. Sprinkle with some cinnamon, and drizzle with honey.
- 11
Serve warm!