Flaounes (Cypriot Easter Cheese Pastries)
Soft yeasted dough parcels packed with halloumi, cheddar and mint, baked golden with a sesame crust.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.36 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the first egg, melted butter and warm milk and mix to a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
8 min - 2
Put in an oiled bowl, cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Mix the halloumi, cheddar, filling eggs, semolina, mint and baking powder to a thick, sticky paste. Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
- 4
Knock back the dough and divide into 12 balls. Roll each into a 12 cm circle. Press sesame seeds onto one side if you like.
- 5
Put a heaped spoonful of filling in the centre. Fold up three sides to make a rough triangle or square, leaving the cheese showing in the middle. Pinch the corners well.
- 6
Place on lined trays, brush with beaten egg and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until deep golden. Best warm or at room temperature.
23 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.