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Kasseri Tomato & Basil Cresents (Kasseropites)

Kasseri Tomato & Basil Cresents (Kasseropites recipe image
This Mediterranean appetizer features Warm water, Olive oil, Red wine vinegar, Egg, Salt. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 1198.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Mediterranean appetizer features Warm water, Olive oil, Red wine vinegar, Egg, Salt. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Warm water
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cup All-purpose flour; (sifted)
  • 1 pound Kasseri cheese
Directions
  1. 1
    coarsely grated 2 lg Tomatoes; chopped 1/4 c Chopped fresh basil Paprika
  2. 2
    Blend water, oil, vinegar, egg and salt in large bowl.
  3. 3
    Gradually stir in enough flour so dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
  4. 4
    Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Shape dough into round.
  6. 6
    Grease bowl.
  7. 7
    Add dough, turning to coat surface.
  8. 8
    Cover with damp towel and let stand in warm draft-free area 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 350F (177&# 194;°C).
  10. 10
    Grease baking sheets.
  11. 11
    Combine cheese, tomatoes and basil in bowl.
  12. 12
    Divide dough into 8 pieces.
  13. 13
    Shape each into smooth round.
  14. 14
    Roll each out on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/4 to 1/8 inch.
  15. 15
    Spoon some of cheese mixture down center of each round.
  16. 16
    Fold one side over filling; press edges to seal.
  17. 17
    Arrange cresents on prepared sheets.
  18. 18
    Sprinkle with paprika.
  19. 19
    Bake until cheese has melted and pastry is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  20. 20
    Serve hot.
  21. 21
    Typed for you

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1198.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.8g88%
Saturated Fat 26.7g134%
Cholesterol 145.4mg49%
Sodium 5258.9mg220%
Total Carbohydrate 140.5g47%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 26.3g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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