Kalitsounia

Instructions

1. Mix the flour and salt, then add the egg, olive oil and lukewarm water to make a soft dough.
2. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, cover and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mash the Mizithra with the mint, sugar and cinnamon to make an even filling.
4. Roll the dough out thinly and cut out discs about 10 cm in diameter.
5. Place a spoonful of filling in the centre of each disc, fold into a half-moon and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
6. Heat the oil to 170 °C and fry the pastries for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden.
7. Drain on kitchen paper, then drizzle with warm honey.
8. Sprinkle with sesame if you like and serve warm.