RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE CYPRUS FLORA PASTA

Pasta flora is a traditional Cyprus dessert characterized by its delicious shortcrust pastry base and soft jam filling. Next, I will teach you how to prepare this exquisite recipe.

Flora Paste Ingredients:

200g cold butter

100g sugar

1 egg

1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

400g flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Jam of your choice (strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.)

Preparation of Pasta Flora step by step:

In a bowl, mix the cold butter cut into cubes with the sugar until you obtain a creamy texture.

Add the egg and vanilla essence, and continue beating until well integrated.

Little by little, add the previously sifted flour along with the baking powder. Mix until homogeneous.

Divide the dough into two equal parts and wrap them in transparent film. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Prepare a greased and floured removable mold. Spread one of the dough halves on the base of the mold, pressing well so that it is uniform.

Fill the dough with the jam of your choice, ensuring that there is a uniform layer.

With the other half of the dough, make thin strips and arrange them in a grid over the jam.

Bake the Flora Pasta at 180°C for approximately 40-45 minutes or until golden.

Once baked, let it cool before unmolding and cutting into portions.

Serve Cyprus Flora Pasta accompanied by coffee or tea, and enjoy its unique flavor!

I hope you enjoy preparing and tasting this delicious Cypriot Pasta Flora!