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Alevropita (Greek Thin-Batter Feta Pie)

Alevropita (Αλευρόπιτα, Greek Thin-Batter Feta Pie) recipe! This "lazy" pie comes together easily with a simple batter and crumbled feta cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 -10 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) Greek feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter plus more for greasing pan
  • Greek extra-virgin olive oil for pan and drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease a round 15 inch (38 centimeter) pan with butter and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  2. Place the pan in the preheated oven for about 3 minutes, until hot and the oil is sizzling, but not yet smoking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix in 1 egg and the milk to form a thick batter. 
  4. Pour 2/3 of the batter into the hot pan and spread to cover the entire bottom of the pan. Evenly top with the crumbled feta. 
  5. Mix the remaining egg and water into the remaining 1/3 batter. Pour evenly over the feta. It won't completely cover. Some of the feta will show through.
  6. Dot with pieces of butter and drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Place on the lower rack of the preheated oven and bake until the pie is golden and has left the sides of the pan, about 40 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  8. Serve hot when it is nice and crisp or at room temperature.