In Greece we have a love affair with cheese pies! This time we take some of their basic ingredients, give them a round shape and make multigrain cheese balls! Made with multigrain flour, they provide a rich and healthy base, while the rich, creamy cheese combined with irresistible feta adds a burst of delight...
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
Easy
BAKING TIME
20 - 25 min
20 - 25 min
QUANTITY
22 - 24 pcs
22 - 24 pcs
Ingredients
- 300 g self-rising flour
- 140 g whole wheat flour
- 200 g yogurt
- 200 g olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp poppy seed
- 2 tbsp flaxseed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
For the filling
- 100 g cream cheese
- 200 g feta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 - 3 tbsp chopped mint
- 1/2 - 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- Salt (optional, it depends on the type of cheese we will use)
For brushing
- Milk
- Poppy seed
How to
- Mix the yogurt, olive oil, seeds, salt and pepper and gradually add the flour.
- Knead until the ingredients are incorporated.
- Refrigerate the dough for one hour.
- Make the filling by mixing in a bowl the egg , cream cheese, feta cheese in crumbles, mint and freshly ground pepper.
- Make 40 g balls , roll each of them into a sheet and add the filling.
- Close the filling, giving them a round shape and place them on a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Brush them with milk, sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake in a pre-heated oven (set to fan) at 390 oF - 200 oC for about 20 - 25 min.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack and enjoy. They are just as delicious warm or cold!
