Greek Leek and Cheese Pie with Shortcrust Pastry & Accordion Βaklava | Baking With Akis | Episode 10

By Akis Petretzikis · 90 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) with the fan on.
2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over high heat.
3. Roughly chop the onions, slice the garlic thinly, and add both to the pan with the thyme; stir.
4. Cut the leeks into half-moons, add to the pan, season with salt and pepper, lower the heat to medium, and sauté for 15-20 minutes until tender.
5. In a bowl, combine the egg, mixed cheeses, cream cheese, crumbled feta and the cooked vegetables.
6. Spread one sheet of shortcrust pastry in an ovenproof 25x35 cm baking dish.
7. Spread the filling evenly over the base.
8. Cut the second pastry sheet into 18 strips, lay them over the filling in a crisscross pattern, and add strips around the edge to crimp it.
9. Brush the top with the egg yolk diluted in water, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
10. Let it cool before serving.

Summarized from Akis Petretzikis's video. Watch it for the details.

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