Kalitsounia crétois au fromage

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl whisk the olive oil, orange juice and tsikoudia together, then pour into the flour. Knead for about 5 minutes until you get a smooth, soft dough that no longer sticks to your hands, cover, and let it rest.

• 400 g flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 100 ml olive oil
• 100 ml orange juice
• 50 ml tsikoudia or ouzo

✅ C'est prêt quand : the dough is smooth and elastic, and springs back slowly when you press a finger into it

In a bowl, mash and mix the mizithra with the egg, sugar, cinnamon and salt until you have a smooth, thick paste. If it looks watery, drain the cheese a little longer in a sieve or stir in a tablespoon of flour.

• 400 g mizithra or ricotta
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt

✅ C'est prêt quand : the filling is smooth, holds its shape on a spoon, and is not runny