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Feta Cheese Pie with Homemade Phyllo Pastry Sheets

Discover the Flavors of Greece with my Homemade Greek Feta Cheese Pie

If you’re a fan of Greek cuisine or simply looking to impress your taste buds with an authentic Mediterranean dish, our homemade Greek Feta Cheese Pie is the perfect recipe for you. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of creating this delectable pie with handmade phyllo dough sheets, ensuring every bite is a burst of Greek flavors.

Crafting the Perfect Phyllo Dough

The Art of Making Handmade Phyllo Dough

Creating the foundation for your Greek Feta Cheese Pie begins with crafting the perfect phyllo dough. Here’s how to do it:

Mixing the Dough Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine 600g of all-purpose flour, 10g of salt, 30g of olive oil, and 320g of water.
  • Add 10g of vinegar to the mixture, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
  • Use your hands to knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic.

Shaping and Resting the Dough

  • Divide the dough into 5.3 oz (150g) pieces and form each piece into a ball.
  • Dip the dough balls into olive oil and cover them with a towel. Let them rest for 30 minutes.

Mastering the Phyllo Dough

  • Gently stretch each dough ball with your hands until it’s thin and translucent, following our video demonstration for technique.

The Delicious Filling

Crafting the Flavorful Feta Cheese Pie Filling

The heart of any great Greek Feta Cheese Pie lies in its filling. Here’s how to prepare it:

Cheese Fusion

  • Combine 600g of mixed cheese and 200g of crumbled feta cheese for a perfect blend of flavors.

Assembling and Baking Your Greek Feta Cheese Pie

Bringing It All Together – Baking Your Greek Feta Cheese Pie

Now that your phyllo dough is ready, and your filling is prepared, it’s time to assemble and bake your Greek Feta Cheese Pie:

Assembling the Pie

  • Sprinkle a generous portion of the cheese mixture onto your stretched dough.
  • Roll the dough into a stick and carefully transfer it to a round baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Repeat this process for each dough piece.

Final Touches and Baking

  • Cut the pie into 8 equally sized pieces.
  • Spray a little water on top to add moisture.
  • Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C), and bake your pie for 60 minutes until it’s golden brown and mouthwateringly delicious.

By following these steps, you’ll create an authentic Greek Feta Cheese Pie with handmade phyllo dough sheets that will leave your family and friends craving for more. Enjoy the rich flavors of Greece right in your own kitchen with this delightful recipe.

Feta Cheese Pie with Homemade Phyllo Pastry Sheets

Recipe by George Zolis
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 
Calories

672

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

30

minutes

Indulge in the flavors of Greece with our Greek Feta Cheese Pie recipe. Handmade phyllo dough and a savory cheese blend await in this Mediterranean delight.

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Ingredients

  • For the phyllo dough
  • 600 g 21.2 oz All purpose flour

  • 10 g 1/3 oz Salt

  • 320 g 11.3 oz Water

  • 30 g 1 oz Olive oil

  • 10 g 0.4 oz Vinegar

  • Olive oil to dip the dough

  • For the Filling
  • 600 g 21.2 oz mixed cheese

  • 200 g 7 oz Feta cheese

Recipe directions

  • In a bowl add the flour, vinegar, salt, olive oil, water and mix well using your hands.
  • Knead the dough.
  • Cut the dough into pieces of 5.3 oz (150 g) each. Form each piece of the dough into a ball.
  • In a bowl add some olive oil. Dip the dough pieces into the olive oil. Cover the bowl with a towel and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Gently stretch each piece of dough using our hands until it becomes very thin. Please watch the video for the technique.
  • Add a bit of the grated mixed cheese and crumbled feta cheese on top of the dough.
  • Roll up the dough into a stick and transfer it to a round baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Repeat for each dough piece.
  • Cut the pie into 8 pieces.
  • Spray a little water on the pie.
  • Preheat the oven to 340 F (170 C) and bake for 60 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container


Calories672

  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 34.4g 53%
    • Saturated Fat 20.2g 100%
  • Cholesterol 101mg 34%
  • Sodium 1232mg 52%
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Potassium 171mg 5%
  • Total Carbohydrate 59.2g 20%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    • Sugars 1.6g
  • Protein 30g 60%
  • Calcium 677%
  • Iron 4%
  • Vitamin D 9%

* 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.