Flaounes

Description
This is an Easter cheesecake, a specialty from Cyprus.

Ingredients
Filling: To Finish:
 * 1½ lb plain flour
 * 1 packet yeast
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 2 tsps Sugar
 * 2 tbsps olive oil
 * 8 oz Cheddar Cheese
 * 4 oz Halloumi or mozzarella
 * 1 tbsp plain flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1 tbsp crushed dried mint
 * 4 eggs, lightly beaten
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * sesame seeds

Directions

 * 1) Make the dough by sifting the flour into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast, salt and Sugar. Add the oil and enough water to make a firm dough.
 * 2) Knead for at least 5 mins. Put into a polythene bag and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.
 * 3) Make filling. Coarsely grate the cheeses, add flour, and baking powder then gradually stir in the mint and beaten eggs until you have a stiffish paste.
 * 4) Preheat the oven to 230 °C. Divide the dough into egg size peices and roll into 4 " discs. Put a generous tbsp of filling in the centre of each disc and spread slightly.
 * 5) Pull the dough up at 4 points to make a square. Press the corners together to seal and leave to rise.
 * 6) Just before baking, brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle some sesame seeds over. Bake for 12-15 mins until the Cheese filling has puffed up and the pastry is golden. Serve warm or cold.