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Greek Fried Bread Stuffed with Cheese

This Greek fried bread is stuffed with cheese and is delicious. It is a comfort food with me and so tasty dipped in tzatziki.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 pieces (2 medium fried breads)
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For the dough
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (we love Bob's Red Mill Organic All-Purpose Flour!)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
For the filling
  • 3/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mizithra cheese (or parmesan cheese)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 large fresh mint leaves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced parsley
For serving
  • olive oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges
  • dried oregano

Instructions

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  1. Add the flour to a large mixing bowl and use a spoon to make a small well in the middle of the bowl.
  2. Add the salt, sugar and yeast into the well you’ve made. Then, pour in the olive oil.
  3. Use a spatula to give the ingredients in the middle a bit of a stir, incorporating a bit of the flour.
  4. Then, slowly pour in the lukewarm water, mixing as you pour, until the water is incorporated and you have a sticky dough.
  5. Remove the dough to a floured surface and knead just a few turns to get a smooth and elastic dough. Form the dough into a circle.
  6. Put the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 30 minutes. Don't fret if you see the yeast granules in the dough - it's ok.
  7. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Mix together the crumbled feta cheese, shredded mizithra cheese, minced mint, minced parsley and dried oregano. Set aside.
  8. After the dough has rested for 30 minutes, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
  9. Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into thin circles, about ¼ inch thick.
  10. Divide the feta filling between two circles of dough. Then, top with the other circles of dough. Seal the edges using a fork to press down around the edges of each circle to ensure the filling doesn’t leak out when cooking.
  11. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add just enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. When the pan is hot, gently place the breads in (it's a very soft dough so moving the breads into the pan may require using both hands or a large spatula), one a a time and fry each of the breads until nicely browned on each side. Let rest on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil before serving.
  12. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and pinch of dried oregano on each bread. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve this recipe as a light lunch with our Simple Homemade Greek Salad and a side of Easy Authentic Tzatziki Recipe
  • If you love this recipe, you're sure to enjoy our Easy Greek Tiropita or Greek Saganaki Recipe

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 16.3g (5%) Protein 6.2g (12%) Fat 11.6g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g Cholesterol 16.1mg (5%) Sodium 360.8mg (15%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 0.9g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces (2 medium fried breads)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 16.3g 5%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Fat 11.6g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g 31%
Cholesterol 16.1mg 5%
Sodium 360.8mg 15%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 0.9g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.