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Pite me qepë (onion and cheese pie)

A simple pie with melting onion and cheese, in a dough made from flour and oil. It is an everyday savory pastry, excellent warm.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt, oil and lukewarm water until you get a soft dough, then let it rest covered for 20 minutes.
  2. Finely slice the onions and cook them gently in a little oil for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and grease a round dish.
  4. Divide the dough in two and roll out the first half to line the bottom of the dish.
  5. Spread the onions, crumble the cheese, and beat the eggs to pour over the top.
  6. Cover with the second sheet of dough, seal the edges and make a few cuts on top.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden, then serve warm.

Variations and tips

Spicy version. Add a pinch of sweet pepper flakes and black pepper to the onions while they cook.

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