Peinirli is a traditional, boat-shaped pastry from Greece that is packed with savory fillings and baked to golden perfection. Traditionally, these pastries are baked in wood-fired ovens, but with this recipe, you can achieve the same delicious results in a conventional oven. The soft dough, combined with a rich cheese and meat filling, makes peinirli an irresistible treat for any occasion.
In this recipe, Iโll show you how to make peinirli at home, with a few simple steps. The dough rises beautifully, creating a soft, fluffy base, and the filling of cheese, bacon, and ham adds a savory richness. Youโll also learn the trick to getting that perfect golden crust, just like itโs been baked in a wood-fired oven!
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Boat shaped Greek Pizza recipe (Peinirli)
8
servings30
minutes25
minutes768
kcal55
minutesThis peinirli recipe brings the flavors of a traditional Greek pastry to your kitchen. A soft dough filled with cheese, bacon, and ham, baked to golden perfection for a delicious, satisfying snack.
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Ingredients
- For the Dough
700 g 24.7 oz All-Purpose Flour
350 g 12.3 oz Water (lukewarm)
16 g 0.6 oz Dry Yeast
10 g 0.4 oz Sugar
8 g 0.3 oz Salt
50 g 1.8 oz Olive Oil
- For the Filling
400 g 14 oz Melting Cheese
150 g 5.3 oz Bacon (chopped)
200 g 7 oz Ham (chopped)
50 g 1.8 oz Butter
Recipe directions
- For the Dough
- In a bowl, add the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar, and mix.
- Pour in the olive oil and water, and knead for 4-5 minutes.
- Score a cross on the dough, cover the bowl with a towel, and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it briefly to release the air.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
- For the Filling
- In a bowl, add the grated cheese, bacon, and ham (cut into small pieces), and mix them together lightly.
- To Assemble
- Cut the butter into very small pieces.
- Roll out each piece of dough to about half a centimeter thick, forming an oval shape.
- Add a little filling and 2-3 small pieces of butter.
- Seal the dough well by pinching the two edges together. Turn the peinirli upside down and place it on parchment paper.
- Score the dough to create a small opening.
- Let the peinirli rise for 20 minutes.
- Spray the dough with a little lukewarm water, being careful not to get water on the filling.
- Preheat the oven to 200ยฐC (392ยฐF) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, brush the peinirli with a little butter.
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Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories768
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
38.4g
49%
- Cholesterol 101mg 34%
- Sodium 1497mg 66%
- Potassium 362mg 8%
- Total Carbohydrate
70.7g
26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
- Total Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 33.4g 66%
- Calcium 30mg 3%
- Iron 29mg 162%
- Vitamin D 48mcg 240%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.