INDIVIDUAL CHEESE PIES WITH HOMEMADE KOUROU DOUGH: TIROPITAKIA KOUROU

Instructions

1. For the egg wash: 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water
2. sesame seeds for garnish
3. ​Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, 160 degrees Celsius.
4. ​To make the dough combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and whisk well to combine.
5. ​In another large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, and egg. Whisk well to incorporate all the ingredients.
6. ​Slowly add the flour mixture and keep whisking until the mixture thickens.
7. ​Mix the rest of the flour in using your hands, Do not over mix or the dough will become tough.
8. ​Set aside to rest 5-10 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
9. ​To make the filling, combine the feta cheese, mozzarella, yogurt, and the beaten egg. Mix well and add ground pepper. Mix in the fresh mint and dried oregano to combine.
10. ​Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg yolk with the water until smooth.
11. ​Cut the dough into two equal portions. Cut each portion into 8 pieces.
12. Roll each portion out into a ball.
13. ​Gently roll out each ball into a 5 inch round circle. You can do this using your fingertips to press the dough gently out into a circle. Use a rolling pin if you prefer doing it that way but do not add any flour to the dough otherwise it will become dry and tough.
14. ​Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto the rolled out circles and fold over.
15. ​Gently press the edges together to seal.
16. ​Place the pies onto a baking sheet. 8 on each tray.
17. Use a fork to press down the edges to create a decorative design.
18. ​Brush the tops of the pies with the egg was and spring some sesame seeds on top.
19. ​Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
20. Halfway through baking, rotate the trays. Place the bottom tray on the top rack and the top tray on the bottom for even baking.
21. ​Serve warm.
22. ​Enjoy!