Making Kalitsounia?

[d_kakavouli]

Anyone here know how to make kalitsounia who can explain it? I have a scribbled, old recipe a friend, whose family is from Crete, gave me. It kind of doesn't make sense. I want something a little more professional so I can wrap my mind around it.

Does anyone have a good, well written recipe and maybe even some tips on pulling it off?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I’ve made kalitsounia a few times, and it’s one of my favorite Cretan treats!

Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

For the dough, mix about 4 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, and ¾ cup warm water until you get a soft dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes. For the filling, combine 1½ cups myzithra or ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a bit of honey for sweetness. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Fold them into half-moons and press the edges to seal. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Tip: Brush them with olive oil before baking for a crispy finish! Let me know how it goes!