Ingredients
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1
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1
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5
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2
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1
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1
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1
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5
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2
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3
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1
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1/2
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Directions
Appetizers Half-Moon Cheese Pies, These delicious Greek small pies, called Skaltsounakia, always dazzle people and are a favorite at every Meze table In Crete where they are very popular there are several variations including one with a filling of sauteed wild greens
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Steps
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1
Done
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To Make the Pastry Put the Flour in a Bowl and Mix in the Oil, Butter and Yogurt by Hand. Cover and Rest in the Refrigerator For 15 Minutes. Meanwhile Make the Filling . Beat the Egg Lightly in a Bowl . Crumble in the Cheese Then Mix in the Milk, Mint, Raisins and Pine Nuts. |
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2
Done
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Preheat the Oven to 375 Degrees. Cut the Pastry Into Two Pieces and Cover One With Clear Film Plastic Rap or a Dishtowel. Thinly Roll Out the Remainder and Cut Out Three Inch Rounds. Place a Heaped Teaspoon Full of Filling on Each Round and Fold the Pasty Over to Make a Half Moon Shape. |
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3
Done
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Press the Edges to Seal Then Place the Pies on a Greased Baking Sheet. Repeat With the Remaining Pastry. Brush the Pies With Egg Yolk and Bake 20 Minutes or Until Golden. Serve Hot. |
