Tyorpitta(Cheese Pitta)

* Exported from MasterCook *

TYORPITTA (CHEESE PITTA)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese/eggs Main dish
Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 lb Feta cheese
5 tb Butter
8 tb Flour
2 c Milk, scalded
Salt & pepper to taste
7 ea Eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 lb Phyllo pastry
Butter for brushing pastry

Crumble cheese into very small pcs. Melt butter in
small pot. Add flour, blend well. Slowly add scalded
milk, stirring constantly to make a smooth bechamel
sauce. Add a little salt & pepper. Remove from heat
and stir until cool. Add crumbled cheese and mix
well. Add eggs and mix again.

Butter a pan abt. 2 inches smaller than the phyllo
sheets. Use a little more than hale of the phyllo
sheets to make th b9ottom layer of the pie. Brush each
with melted butter and place it in the pan letting the
edges hang over the pan. Pour in the cheese-egg
mixture, spreating evenly. Cover mixture with the
phyllo that extended beyond pan. Theis will prevent
mixture from leaking out. Carefully cut remaining
phyllo to fit pan. Brush each sheet with butter before
placing on pitta. Brush top with butter and sprinkle
with a little water. Score into strips to make
cutting the pie easier after it is baked. Bake in a
preheated 300 F. oven for 45 min. Cut into pcs. and
serve hot.



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