As a food blogger, I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to many different countries and trying all sorts of delicious dishes. But one of my most memorable culinary experiences was learning how to make tiropitakia while traveling in Greece.
For those of you who don’t know, tiropitakia are little triangles of phyllo dough filled with feta cheese and other tasty ingredients. They’re crispy, savory, and oh-so-addictive.
I first tried them at a small taverna in Athens and was immediately hooked. The combination of the flaky phyllo dough and the tangy feta cheese was like nothing I had ever tasted before.
But the real magic happened when I met an old Greek woman who taught me how to make them from scratch. I still remember the way her kitchen smelled of melted butter and fresh herbs as she showed me how to fold the phyllo dough just right. She was patient and kind, and her love for cooking was evident in every move she made.
As we worked together, she told me stories about her life in Greece and how she learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. She spoke with such passion about the importance of using fresh ingredients and taking the time to prepare food with love.
Now, I’m not going to lie – making tiropitakia can be a bit tricky at first. But with a little practice (and a lot of feta cheese), you’ll soon be folding those little triangles like a pro. And trust me, the end result is so worth it.
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the recipe that the old Greek woman taught me, along with some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect tiropitakia. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 1.1 lbs feta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- some butter
- flour for rolling
Instructions
- Start by beating the eggs with the milk and crumbling the feta cheese.
- Mix all the ingredients together to make the filling.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- Place some of the filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the squares to form triangles and press the edges to seal well.
- Butter a baking sheet and place the tiropitakia on it.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- There are several types of cheese that can be used as substitutes for feta in tiropitakia. Some popular options include goat cheese, which is similar to feta in texture and mouthfeel, and ricotta, which has a similar crumbly texture but a sweeter taste.
- Other options include halloumi, which has a milder salty taste and a semi-firm chewy texture, and gorgonzola, which has a crumbly and salty taste. If you’re lactose intolerant or on a vegan diet, tofu can also be used as a substitute for feta cheese.
- There are many ingredients that you can add to the filling of tiropitakia to give it more flavor and texture. Some popular options include adding other types of cheese such as ricotta, gouda or parmesan, as well as herbs like mint or dill. You can also add other ingredients like yogurt, eggs, and even a splash of milk.
- You can use different types of pastry as a substitute for phyllo dough in tiropitakia. Some popular options include puff pastry, which is similar to phyllo dough in that it enhances the flavor of recipes and gives a flaky texture to baked goods.
- Another option is strudel dough, which is designed to be used as a thin wrapping around heavy filling. You can also make tiropitakia with flour instead of phyllo dough, using self-rising flour to help them rise and become fluffy when baked.
- You can experiment with these different types of pastry to find the one that best suits your taste and texture preferences.
