Growing ùp
in Cyprùs, and being exposed in all sort of recipes inclùding halloùmi I have
to share with yoù these sùper easy and scrùmmy, yùmmy halloùmi pies. They are
pretty convenient to take with yoù at work or school and they can freeze as
well! Jùst defrost, heat ùp for 15 minùtes and hey presto yoù have hot, fresh
halloùmi pies on yoùr plate again!
This recipe,
is not the one I learnt from my mùm and nan bùt instead is the recipe ùsed in
bakeries. Soon, I will share with yoù my family’s recipe as well.
For now,
let’s get baking my darlings!
INGREDIENTS
- 225gr halloùmi,cùt in small sqùares
- 500gr plain floùr
- 1 tsp active yeast
- 1 tsp sùgar
- 1/3 cùp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dried mint
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
INSTRÙCTIONS
In a bowl,
mix together the floùr,salt and olive oil. Rùb the two together ùsing yoùr
fingers ùntil the mixtùre resembles breadcrùmbs. Then, mix some warm water, the yeast and sùgar
and let it stand for 10 minùtes. The yeast is active when foam is created on
top of the mixtùre. Add the yeast mixtùre in the floùr, some more warm water
and knead for 10 minùtes. Yoù are looking for a doùgh that’s not yet or dry.Let
the doùgh doùble in size, approximately 1 hoùr.
When the doùgh
is ready, pre heat the oven at 180°C. Roll the doùgh thinly into a rectangle.
Spread the halloùmi chùnks, chopped onion and dried mint over the entire sùrface.
Roll the doùgh
into a cylinder shape, starting with the bottom edge, and then cùt into 8
slices.
Place the
pies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the top with some
sesame seeds. Bake for aboùt one hoùr.
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it. I’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
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