Cretan Turnovers: Skaltsounia
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 pound feta
- 3 ounces mascarpone
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and crushed
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Whip the butter until it is light.
- Whip in the sugar and egg yolks and blend well.
- Gradually add in the flour until it is smooth and soft.
- Add more flour if needed.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a bowl cream together the feta, mascarpone, and eggs.
- Add the walnuts, orange zest, mint, and butter and blend well.
- Set aside.
- Roll out dough on a floured board and cut dough into 3-inch rounds.
- Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and place it in the center of the circle.
- Moisten the edges and fold over into a half moon.
- Seal well.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
flour, sugar, egg yolks, butter, feta, mascarpone, eggs, walnuts, orange zest, mint, butter, powdered sugar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cat-cora/cretan-turnovers-skaltsounia-recipe.html (may not work)