Fennel Pie
This savory pie is a specialty of the islands, particularly Folegandros and other Cycladic islands. It combines the slightly sweet anise flavor of fennel with cheese and herbs in a simple crust. The taste is earthy and aromatic.
⏱ 50 min
👨🍳 medium
🍽 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 500g Fennel bulbs, finely chopped
- 200g Graviera or Gruyère cheese, grated
- 100g Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 Spring onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 Bund Fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 Bund Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Eggs
- 100ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 200g All-purpose flour (for the dough)
- 100ml Water (for the dough)
- 1/2 TL Salt
- 1/4 TL Black pepper
Instructions
- For the dough, knead together flour, water, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt into a smooth dough. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped fennel with the spring onions, dill, and parsley.
- Add the Graviera, Feta, eggs, salt, and pepper, and mix everything well.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half thinly and line a greased round pie dish with it.
- Spread the fennel and cheese mixture evenly over the dough base.
- Roll out the second half of the dough and place it as a lid over the filling. Seal the edges well.
- Brush the top with the remaining olive oil and prick several times with a fork.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 40-45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
420 kcal ·
18g Protein ·
40g Carbs ·
22g Fat