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SAVORY GREEK CHEESE PIES (TIROPITAKIA)

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  • Working with one piece of dough at a time, press it with the palm of your hand (or a small rolling pin, if you prefer) to make a roughly 3-inch disc. Fill each round with about a tablespoon of the filling, making sure not to spread it towards the edges of the dough or you will not be able to close it properly. Fold the dough over the filling and with a fork press down to seal. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
  • Brush the cheese pies lightly with the beaten egg, and sprinkle some sesame seeds on (if using.) Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Take them out of the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Eat them slightly warm or at room temperature. Store them at room temperature for one or two days, although they likely will not last that much.
NOTES
The number of tiropitakia depends on their size. The smaller they are, the more pieces!

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