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Feta Pie with Bechamel Filling : A
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- 1 packet filo pastry
- 2 soup spoons flour
- 2 soup spoons fresh butter
- 1 1/2 glasses warm milk
- 1/2 kilo feta cheese
- 2 dessert spoons origano (optional)
- 1 teacup olive oil
- freshly ground pepper |
Prepare
the filling:
- heat a small casserole & melt the butter
- at the same time add the flour & mix it to a paste
- add the warm milk to thicken
- leave to cool & added the feta cheese (grated)
- add the origano (optional)
- keep stirring till the texture is even & creamy
Prepare the baking tin:
- with a small brush dampen the tin with a little olive
oil
- line the tin with 3-4 layers of filo pastry, brushing
each
one
lightly with olive oil
- spead the bechamel filling evenly into the tin
- cover the bechamel with another 3-4 layers of filo pastry
brushed
lightly with olive oil
- to seal the pie, take the pastry edges & roll inwards
creating
a crust
- score the pastry surface to create even squares (portions)
- place the baking tin on the lower level of your oven
- bake at 160 degrees for 40 minutes
- increase the temperature to 180 degrees & bake for
another
15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown
** serve
warm or at room temperature
** accompany
with a green salad
** optional
- add 100 grams of finely chopped ham & parsley to
the
bechamel
filling |
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