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Mini Greek Olive Pies (Eliopitakia)

Name: Mini Greek Olive Pies (Eliopitakia)
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1½ cups Lukewarm water; 1½ tsp Active dry yeast; 2 tsp Sugar; 4 cups All-purpose flour; 1½ tsp Salt; ¼ cups Olive oil (for dough); 1 Onion, finely chopped; a pinch Salt (for sautéing onion); 3-4 tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing); 3 Scallions; ~2 tbsp Mint leaves; ~2 tbsp Parsley; 250 g Kalamata olives; to taste Freshly cracked black pepper; ~100 g Feta cheese (optional); ~2 tbsp Olive oil (for brushing); ~2 tbsp Black sesame seeds

⏱ 150 min🍽 Serves 16

Golden, toasty little bread pockets stuffed with juicy Kalamata olives, sautéed onion and scallions, fresh parsley and mint, and optional creamy feta — like pizza pockets, but so much better.

Adapted from a video by Dimitra's Dishes

Mini Olive Pies - Easy Greek Recipe for Delicious Baking

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Ingredients

Lukewarm water1½ cups
Active dry yeast1½ tsp
Sugar2 tsp
All-purpose flour4 cups
Salt1½ tsp
Olive oil (for dough)¼ cups
Onion, finely chopped1
Salt (for sautéing onion)a pinch
Olive oil (for sautéing)3-4 tbsp
Scallions3
Mint leaves

Steps

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1
Combine lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit for about 7-8 minutes until foamy.
2
Mix flour and salt, add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then knead for about 12 minutes until smooth.
3
Coat the dough lightly in oil and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
4
Sauté the finely chopped onion with a pinch of salt in 3-4 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until soft and golden.
5
Turn off the heat and stir in the scallions, olives, mint, and parsley. Season with cracked black pepper (add feta if using) to finish the filling.
6
Divide the risen dough into 16 pieces and roll each into a 4-5 inch circle.
7
Place filling on one half of each dough circle, fold over, and press the edges with a fork to seal.
8
Brush the tops with olive oil, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes until golden and crisp.

Mini Greek Olive Pies (Eliopitakia)

Ingredients

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