An evolving | ancient traditional pastry
An ancient Cypriot pastry that carries history in itβs making and its where religion meets tradition: a pastry made every Easter π£
Try this version of Falounes that is aromatic, flavoursome and really easy to make.
The main players of this recipe are
- βοΈ fresh mint
- βοΈ raisins
- βοΈ mastiha
- βοΈ mehlep or mahlep
- βοΈ cheese π§ (we prefer making the white cheese version)
- βοΈ sesame
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Flaounes with White Cheese π§, Fresh Mint & Raisins | Chefs At Heart
Course: vegetarian, snack, prep around 60 min, high protein, baby | toddler friendly, other desserts, cheat meals, coming soon, Recipesu0026amp;MoreCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: MediumIngredients
- STEP 1: PREPARE FIRSTLY THE DOUGH
5 cups of all purpose flour – used Al Baker Patent Flour
1-1 1/2 cup of milk or orange juice – full fat is better
1 cup of olive oil – or other vegetable oil
some ground mahlep – 1/2 teaspoon
some ground mastiha tears – 1/4 teaspoon
- STEP 2: THEN PREPARE THE FILLING
1 kg anari (Cypriot ricotta) or other type of ricotta cheese – salted & grinded
250 gr halloumi, grinded
250 gr dry anari, grinded
4 eggs
1 cup of raisins
some fresh mint, diced
some ground mahlep – 1/2 teaspoon
some ground mastiha tears – 1/4 teaspoon
some cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon
some rosewater – 1/3 cup
- STEP 3: BUILT THE FLAOUNA
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 eggs
