Description
Delicious cheese pastries that are quick to prepare and perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 cup mixed cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the dough: Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl, create a well, and add olive oil and yeast mixture, kneading until smooth.
- Let it rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the rising time.
- Shape your pastries: Punch down the dough, divide into small balls, and roll into circles.
- Mix the cheese filling: Stir cheeses with black pepper and oregano in a separate bowl.
- Assemble your pastries: Place cheese mixture on one half of the dough circle, fold, and seal edges.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange on a baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with leftover veggies or different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg