RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE KATTIMERI FROM CYPRUS

Kattimeri is a delicious traditional Cypriot dessert made with pancake dough filled with cheese and dipped in honey. It is a sweet and delicious delicacy enjoyed throughout Cyprus during festivals and special occasions.

Entering from Kattimer:

For the pancake batter:

500 grams of flour

2 tablespoons dry yeast

a pinch of salt

Warm water

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the filling:

250 grams of ricotta cheese or fresh white cheese

2 tablespoons of sugar

Lemon zest

For the bathroom:

1 cup of honey

1 cup of water

1 bunch of cinnamon

Preparation of Kattimeri step by step:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast and salt. Add warm water little by little and knead until you get a soft dough.

2. Divide the dough into small walnut-sized balls and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. In another bowl, mix the cheese, sugar and lemon zest to make the filling.

4. Stretch each ball of dough into a thin circle. Place a portion of filling on one end and roll into a filled pancake. Press ends to seal.

5. Heat a large frying pan and cook the Kattimeri over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides.

6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the honey, water, and cinnamon stick until well mixed.

7. Bathe the Kattimeri with hot honey and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this exquisite Cypriot dessert!