RCI-BR.007.0005.001
Tyropita
(Pronounced:: tee-ro-pee-ta) is a Greek layered pastry appetizer, made with layers of buttered filo
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (675g) Feta Cheese1 1/2 pounds
- Butter5 Tablespoons
- flour8 Tablespoons
- (480ml) scalded milk2 cups
- Eggs lightly beaten7 unit
- (330g) phyllo pastry3/4 pound
- Butter for brushing pastry1 unit
- Salt and Pepper to taste1 unit
Method
1
Crumble cheese into very small pieces. Melt butter in small pot. Add flour, blend well. Slowly add scalded milk, stirring constantly to make a smooth bechamel sauce. Add a little salt & pepper. Remove from heat and stir until cool. Add crumbled cheese and mix well. Add eggs and mix again.
2
Butter a pan about 2 inches (5cm) smaller than the phyllo sheets. Use a little more than hale of the phyllo sheets to make the bottom layer of the pie. Brush each with melted butter and place it in the pan letting the edges hang over the pan. Pour in the cheese-egg mixture, spreading evenly. Cover mixture with the phyllo that extended beyond pan. This will prevent mixture from leaking out. Carefully cut remaining phyllo to fit pan. Brush each sheet with butter before placing on pita. Brush top with butter and sprinkle with a little water. Score into strips to make cutting the pie easier after it is baked.
3
Bake in a preheated 300 F. (150c) oven for 45 min. Cut into pieces and serve hot.