Kallitsunia -- Sweet Cheese Pies (Greece)

  1. TO MAKE THE CHEESE: In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine the yogurt & lemon juice, then bring it to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low & boil the mixture until it separates (Time is a total estimate, about 15 minutes).
  3. Pour it into a colander lined with a double layer of cheesecloth & let it drain for several hours.
  4. FOR THE DOUGH: After the cheese has been draining for about 1 hour, start the dough by stirring the yeast into the milk & letting it stand for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl & using a wooden spoon, blend butter & sugar together, then add the flour.
  6. Add yeast milk, orange Juice & olive oil & knead until the dough is smooth, then cover & let rise for 1 hour.
  7. FOR THE FILLING: Meanwile, in a bowl, mix the cheese with the egg & sugar, then set aside.
  8. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F & line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
  9. When dough is ready, divide it into 2 or 3 pieces & roll out the 1st one to 1/2-inch thickness, then cut out as many disks as you can using a 4-inch biscuit cutter.
  10. With the tips of your fingers, flatten the edge of each disk & fold it in at regular intervals to produce a fluted, slightly raised edge.
  11. Place each fluted disk on the lined baking sheet & flatten the dough a little more inside the edges.
  12. Repeat with the other disks of dough.
  13. Spread 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of cheese on each disk, then sprinkle with a little cinnamon & bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
  14. Serve at room temperature ~ They are best served the day they're made.

yogurt, lemon juice, active dry yeast, milk, unsalted butter, sugar, flour, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, mizithra cheese, egg, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kallitsunia-sweet-cheese-pies-greece-373436 (may not work)

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