Aglaia Kremezi

Fresh Cheese and Honey Tart from Santorini

Melopita Santorinis

Preparation info
  • Makes

    one

    9 inch tart
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Foods of the Greek Islands
The Foods of the Greek Islands

By Aglaia Kremezi

Published 2000

  • About

INDIVIDUAL cheese tarts similar to this one are prepared in Crete and on most of the Greek islands during Easter time. The olive-oil-and-beer pastry, based on a recipe from Paros, has a very nice flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 2–2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼

Method

Make the Pastry

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour with the baking powder. Add the oils and beer and mix briefly with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until a soft, oily dough forms. If it is too soft, mix in a little more flour. Shape the dough into a ball,

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