Phogatsa

A Greek flaky pastry filled with melting cheese and sometimes sugar, very common in northern Greece. It is eaten warm for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

55 min
4 servings
Medium
Moderate
🇬🇷 Greece

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the flour and salt, then add the lukewarm water and olive oil to form a soft dough.
Knead for 10 minutes until smooth, then let it rest covered for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each one into a very thin disc.
Grate the cheese and crumble the feta, then spread the filling over half of each disc.
Fold the discs into half-moons, brush them with beaten egg and place them on a tray lined with baking paper.
Bake at 200 °C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phogatsa are nicely golden, then serve warm.