Master Chef’s Easy Pastry Recipe

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Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups of water (300 ml)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour
• 200 g butter or margarine (for lubricating)
• 100 g feta cheese (for filling)
• 1 egg yolk (for topping)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a deep bowl, mix water and eggs together.
   • Gradually add salt and flour while stirring until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
2. Rest the Dough:
   • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
   • Cover the portions and let them rest for 10 minutes.
3. Roll Out the Dough:
   • Roll out each portion into a 40 cm square on a lightly floured surface.
4. Layer and Lubricate:
   • Spread softened butter or margarine evenly over the first sheet of dough.
   • Place another sheet of dough on top and repeat the buttering process.
   • Continue layering and buttering until all 4 sheets are stacked.
5. Shape the Pastry:
   • Stretch the layered dough from the edges and place it in a square form.
   • Join the opposite edges in the middle and apply oil.
   • Repeat the process with the remaining edges, folding the dough into a square shape each time.
6. Chill the Dough:
   • Cover the folded dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. Roll and Cut:
   • Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a square shape.
   • Cut the dough in half, then slice each half into 7 pieces, resulting in a total of 14 strips.
   • Make small cuts on the ends of each strip.
8. Fill and Shape:
   • Place a small amount of feta cheese on the uncut end of each strip.
   • Fold the pastry over the cheese to form a triangle shape, sealing the edges.
9. Prepare for Baking:
   • Place the filled pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
   • Brush the tops of the pastries with egg yolk for a golden finish.
10. Bake:
    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
    • Bake the pastries in the preheated oven until they turn golden brown.
11. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Once baked, let the pastries cool slightly before serving.
    • Enjoy your delicious homemade pastries with a cup of tea or coffee!

Follow these easy steps to create flavorful and flaky pastries that everyone will love!