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feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories while cottage cheese is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, and margarine can be less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt until smooth.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Peel and boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them in a bowl.

Sauté chopped onion in butter until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine the mashed potatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sautéed onion, egg, black pepper, and chopped parsley in a bowl.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut the dough into circles or squares, depending on your preference.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each piece of dough.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with melted butter for a golden finish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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