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             KASSERI TOMATO & BASIL CRESENTS (KASSEROPITES

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       Karen Mintzias
    1/2   c            Warm water
    1/4   c            Olive oil
    1/4   c            Red wine vinegar
  1                    Egg
  1       t            Salt
  3       c            All-purpose flour -- (sifted)
  1       lb           Kasseri cheese
                       -- coarsely grated
  2       lg           Tomatoes -- chopped
    1/4   c            Chopped fresh basil
                       Paprika

 Blend water, oil, vinegar, egg and salt in large bowl.
 Gradually stir in enough flour so dough pulls away
 from sides of bowl.  Turn dough out onto lightly
 floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic,
 about 10 minutes.  Shape dough into round.  Grease
 bowl. Add dough, turning to coat surface.  Cover with
 damp towel and let stand in warm draft-free area 30
 minutes.

 Preheat oven to 350 F.  Grease baking sheets.  Combine
 cheese, tomatoes and basil in bowl. Divide dough into
 8 pieces.  Shape each into smooth round. Roll each out
 on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/4 to 1/8
 inch. Spoon some of cheese mixture down center of each
 round. Fold one side over filling; press edges to
 seal. Arrange cresents on prepared sheets. Sprinkle
 with paprika. Bake until cheese has melted and pastry
 is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Serve hot.

 Source: Sofi Lazarides (Bon Appetit, 1987)

 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias



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