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Kalitsounia Me Kanella (Cretan Cheese-cinnamon Pastries)

Kalitsounia Me Kanella (Cretan Cheese-cinnamon Pastries) is built on Granulated Sugar, Butter Melted, Milk, All Purpose Flour, and Vanilla Extract. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 4 tbsp
• 2 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   For the filling, combine the cheeses, lightly beaten egg yolks, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl.

2. 2

   The mixture should be thick enough to mound, but not stiff; add 1 tablespoon milk, if necessary.

3. 3

   Set aside while you make the dough.

4. 4

   Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, then cut in the butter and mix by rubbing between your fingers.

5. 5

   Mix in the vanilla, egg whites, and enough milk to make a soft dough.

6. 6

   Knead until smooth and elastic, then break off small pieces and roll as thin of a dime. (The dough will be elastic and can be rolled easily.) Cut into circles 4-inches in diameter (teacup size), then on each circle place a teaspoon of the cheese filling.

7. 7

   Wet the circle edge with water or milk and fold over to form a half-moon, then seal with the tines of a fork or pastry wheel.

8. 8

   Arrange the Kaltisounia on buttered cookie sheets and bake in a moderate oven (350 F) for 25 minutes, or until the pastry puffs up and turns a light chestnut color.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven, and place on racks, and dust with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon.

10. 10

    Serve hot or cold.