Cyprus-Style Easter Rolls
Comments: Delicous lukewarm, or cold.
  • 1 1/2 pounds [680 g] flour
  • 1 pack fresh yeast
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] sugar
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] olive oil
  • Water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Sesame seeds, to sprinkle
Filling
  • 8 ounces [227 g] Cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces [113 g] Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon [8.75 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon [15 mL] freshly chiseled mint
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • Sift together flour, fresh yeast, salt and sugar into a large bowl.
  • Mix in olive oil and just enough water to get a stiff dough.
  • Knead dough for at least 5 minutes.
  • Cover bowl and leave dough to rise for 1 hour into a warm environment, away from drafts.
  • Meanwhile, prepare filling.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F [230°C].
  • Divide dough into egg-size pieces.
  • Flatten each piece of dough into a 4-inch [10-cm] disc.
  • Spoon a generous tablespoon [15 mL] filling in the center of each disc.
  • Lightly flatten filling.
  • Pull on dough to get 4 evenly spaces ends.
  • Wet then press ends of dough togehter over filling; leave to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Brush dough all over with beaten egg; sprinkle rolls with sesame seeds.
  • Bake rolls into preheated oven for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, to fluff cheese filling and brown rolls until golden.
Filling
  • Grossly grate together Cheddar cheese and Mozzarella cheese.
  • Mis in already mixed together flour and baking powder.
  • Slowly mix in freshly chiseled mint and beaten eggs, into a stiff dough.