Tyropsomakia Cheesy Bread Buns |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This Greek traditional authentic exeptionally tasty snack is made in the province of Macedonia in northern Greece . Further back in time ( 19th Century ) it was brought to Greece by Greek refugee Pontians living in villages on the southern shores ( Pontus ) of the Black Sea , them too being violently forced to leave by the Turks that conducted a genocide ! Read more !! It is ideal for breakfast or a round the clock snack !! Enjoy !! Ingredients:
1 kg flour |
1 cup extra virgin olive oil |
400 gr original feta cheese coarsely crushed with a fork |
15 gr dry yeast |
10 gr backing powder |
seasame seeds |
1 egg beaten with a fork |
salt |
pinch of ground nutmeg ( not more !! ) |
1/2 waterglass of white wine |
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Directions:
1. Mix flour , oil , yeast , salt , backing powder , nutmeg and wine in a kneading bowl
2. Knead mixture adding little water when needed until you have a non-sticky dough . Don't over knead !!
3. Add Feta cheese and knead a little more until the cheese has intergrated .
4. Divide dough into ten equal pieces .
5. Apply some oil on the surface of a shallow ovenpan and sprinkle with some flour . This will prevent the buns to stick .
6. Press each piece of dough between your hands in a circular motion to form a disc and then fold to form a semicircle , softly pressing together the two meeting edges .
7. Place them in the pan and using a brush , apply the beaten egg on the top side . Add sesamee seeds .
8. Bake in preheated oven , on the second lowest scale for 50 min at a temp of 170 degrs Celcius . When top sides are golden brown , the buns are ready . Do not grill .
9. Let them cool for 30 min .
10. Kali orexi ( bon appetite ) !!
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