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Alevropita (Greek Thin-Batter Feta Pie) Recipe

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4.2 from 15 reviews

Alevropita is a traditional Greek thin-batter feta pie that is quick and easy to prepare. This savory pie features a light batter layered with generous crumbles of tangy Greek feta cheese, baked until golden and crisp. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this ‘lazy’ pie embodies simple Greek flavors with minimal ingredients and straightforward steps.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water

Cheese

  • 12 ounces (340 grams) Greek feta cheese, crumbled

Fats and Oils

  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
  • Greek extra-virgin olive oil for greasing pan and drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Grease a 15 inch (38 cm) round pan generously with butter and drizzle with olive oil. Place the pan in the hot oven for about 3 minutes to heat and get the oil sizzling, being careful not to let it smoke.
  2. Make the batter: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix in 1 beaten egg and the milk to form a thick batter.
  3. Pour first layer of batter: Pour two-thirds of the batter into the hot pan and use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly over the entire bottom.
  4. Add the feta cheese: Evenly distribute the crumbled Greek feta cheese over the layer of batter in the pan.
  5. Prepare and pour remaining batter: In a separate bowl, mix the remaining beaten egg with water, then stir this into the remaining one-third of batter. Pour this batter evenly over the feta layer. The batter will not completely cover the cheese, allowing some feta to peek through.
  6. Add finishing touches: Dot the pie with small pieces of butter and drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil for flavor and browning.
  7. Bake the pie: Place the pan on the lower oven rack and bake for about 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until the pie is golden brown and has pulled away slightly from the sides of the pan.
  8. Serve: Serve the Alevropita hot for a crisp texture or at room temperature to enjoy the flavors fully.

Notes

  • Use Greek extra-virgin olive oil for authentic flavor.
  • Heating the pan before adding batter helps create a crispy bottom.
  • Feta cheese can be adjusted according to taste; use authentic Greek feta for best results.
  • Serving sizes vary, but this recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.
  • Pie is delicious served warm but also tasty at room temperature.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/alevropita-greek-thin-batter-feta-pie-recipe/