Tyropites
- 1/2 lb. ricotta
- cream cheese
- 1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 dash salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg (or more)
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 3 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 lb. commercial filo sheets
- In a bowl combine the cheeses, eggs, flour, salt (unless the feta is already very salty) nutmeg, and 3 tbsp.
- butter.
- Cover the bowl and chill several hours or overnight, removing from the refrigerator an hour before using.
- Cut the filo into thirds (3x11 inches).
- Pile up the filo, covering it with waxed paper and a damp towel.
- Take out one sheet at a time and keep the rest covered.
- Butter the filo, one sheet at a time, using a pastry brush and the 1 cup melted butter.
- Place 1 tsp.
- of the filling 1 inch from the end nearest you.
- Fold the filo back over the filling so the bottom edge meets the left edge, forming a right angle.
- Continue folding back at right angles to make the triangular shape.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning once.
- Serve hot.
ricotta, cream cheese, feta cheese, eggs, allpurpose flour, salt, nutmeg, butter, butter
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4062 (may not work)