Psome Tyri Syro - Syros Cheese Bread |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From the Summer 2007 Greek Gourmet Traveler for Kerasma. Recipe by Chef Miltos Karoumbas, president of the Hellenic Chef’s Club. Note: All ingredients should be at room temperature. Ingredients:
1 lb butter |
1/2 lb cream cheese |
1 teaspoon fine salt |
1 teaspoon dill, finely chopped |
2 ounces scallions, finely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon red peppercorns, ground |
1 lb egg |
100 ml fresh milk |
100 ml dry white wine |
2 lbs pastry flour |
2 ounces baking powder |
26 ounces syros san-mihalis cheese or 26 ounces other hard greek cheese, grated |
1/2 lb greek green olives, quartered |
3 ounces turkey slices, diced |
Directions:
1. Place the ingredients for the first batter in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until smooth.
2. Combine the ingredients for the second batter.
3. Gradually mix the second batter with the first batter and continue beating until blended and soft.
4. Remove the bowl from the mixer.
5. Using a slotted metal spoon, gradually fold in the ingredients for the third batter with a slow, circular motion.
6. Butter a large rectangular pan and pour in the mixture.
7. Level the surface with a spatula.
8. Place the pan immediately in a preheated oven at 350°F/170°C for about 35-40 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for 5-10 minutes inside the pan.
10. Remove and serve.
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