Kasseri, Tomato and Basil Cresents (Kasseropi)

2 hours Prep: 1 hours Cook: 40 minutes

247 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	water
1/4	cup	olive oil
1/4	cup	red wine vinegar
1	each	egg
1	teaspoon	salt
3	cups	flour, all-purpose	sifted
1	pound	kasseri cheese	coarsely grated
2	large	tomatoes	chopped
1/4	cup	basil	fresh, chopped
1	x	paprika	to taste

Directions

Blend water, oil, vinegar, egg and salt in large bowl.

Gradually stir in enough flour so dough pulls away from sides of bowl.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Shape dough into round.

Grease bowl.

Add dough, turning to coat surface.

Cover with damp towel and let stand in warm draft-free area 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease baking sheets.

Combine cheese, tomatoes and basil in bowl.

Divide dough into 8 pieces.

Shape each into smooth round.

Roll each out on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/4 to 1/8 inch.

Spoon some of cheese mixture down center of each round.

Fold one side over filling; press edges to seal.

Arrange cresents on prepared sheets.

Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake until cheese has melted and pastry is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 128g

Amount per Serving

Calories 247 29% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 307mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	8%		Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	2%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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