Cretan Cheese Pie 

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour + extra for kneading surface and adding to dough*
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil + extra for frying
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brandy**
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ to 1 cup crumbled feta*
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice
• ground cinnamon
• honey

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine: flour, water, olive oil, lemon juice, brandy, and salt. Mix until dough ball is formed.
2. Place dough ball on floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. If too wet/sticky, knead in some extra flour. You will probably need to do this. If too dry, add some water.
3. Once dough is kneaded, break into 5 equal parts and roll each piece into a ball.
4. Take one dough piece and roll it out flat into a pancake shape, about 6 inches width and ¼ inch thick.
5. Place a tablespoon (or more) of feta cheese in center, fold side over, and knead the dough and cheese together, until the cheese is well mixed in.
6. Once the cheese is well incorporated, roll back out flat to the same pancake shape as in step #4, and set aside. Repeat with other dough pieces.
7. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a pan, and heat over medium-high heat.
8. Place one Sfakianopita on the pan, and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, check bottom, when golden brown, flip.
9. When done, place on plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all Sfakianopita’s are cooked.
10. When ready, sprinkle some of your favorite chopped nuts over each Sfakianopita. Sprinkle with some cinnamon, and drizzle with honey.
11. Serve warm!