Flaounes

This is an Easter cheesecake, a specialty from Cyprus.
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ lb plain flour
* 1 packet yeast
* 1 tsp salt
* 2 tsps Sugar
* 2 tbsps olive oil
Filling:
* 8 oz Cheddar Cheese
* 4 oz Halloumi or mozzarella
* 1 tbsp plain flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1 tbsp crushed dried mint
* 4 eggs, lightly beaten
To Finish:
* 1 egg, beaten
* sesame seeds
== Directions ==
# Make the dough by sifting the flour into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast, salt and Sugar. Add the oil and enough water to make a firm dough.
# Knead for at least 5 mins. Put into a polythene bag and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.
# Make filling. Coarsely grate the cheeses, add flour, and baking powder then gradually stir in the mint and beaten eggs until you have a stiffish paste.
# Preheat the oven to 230 °C. Divide the dough into egg size pieces and roll into 4 " discs. Put a generous tbsp of filling in the centre of each disc and spread slightly.
# Pull the dough up at 4 points to make a square. Press the corners together to seal and leave to rise.
# Just before baking, brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle some sesame seeds over. Bake for 12-15 mins until the Cheese filling has puffed up and the pastry is golden. Serve warm or cold.
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Cypriot Desserts
Category:Cypriot Recipes
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