Traditional Cypriot Flaouna Recipe (Flaounes)

Traditional Cypriot Flaouna Recipe (Flaounes)

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A traditional Cypriot Flaouna recipe, for you to prepare this delicious treat to perfection! Discover all the secrets behind the perfect flaouna, sweet savoury and infused with the delicious aromas...

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Cooking tools:

  • Mortar and pestle
  • Kitchen scale
  • Sifter
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Kitchen towel
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plate
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 500g plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mahlab ground to a fine powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mastic ground to a fine powder
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 125g butter, melted
  • 1 sachet easy bake yeast
  • a pinch of salt
  • A dash of warm milk for kneading (about 80ml)
  • 60ml warm water
  • 500g Flaounas cheese or alternatively 250g haloumi and 250g mild cheddar
  • 1/4 cup semolina
  • 1 tsp mahlab
  • 1 tsp mastic
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
  • 120g raisins
  • 1 egg, whisked (for the glazing)
  • 1/2 cups sesame seeds (for the glazing)

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