• Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and stir in the salt.
• Pour in the olive oil and tsikoudia. Begin mixing with your hands or a spoon.
• Pour in lukewarm water bit by bit, kneading constantly, until the dough becomes soft, elastic, and smooth.
• Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
• Roll out the dough to a 1–2 mm thickness. Thanks to the olive oil, it won’t stick to your surface. Use a cutter or lsmall plate to cut out round shapes (about 8 cm in diameter).
• Add a small spoonful of your preferred filling. For frying, fold into half-moons and seal. For baking, form into squares and leave a bit of filling visible.

Cooking Options

• Frying: Heat olive oil in a pan. Fry pies on both sides until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
• Baking: Place pies on a tray lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle white sesame seeds for cheese pies and black sesame for spinach pies. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until golden.