Pastel de Queijo
Crisp half moon pastries with melting cheese, baked here for an easier, lighter take on the fair stall classic.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.39 a head
- Oven200°C (180°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
Rub the butter into the flour and salt with your fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- 2
Beat the egg, water and vinegar together, add to the flour and knead for 5 minutes to a smooth dough. Rest for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll the dough very thin and cut out 10 cm circles.
- 4
Put a spoonful of mozzarella and a pinch of oregano on each circle, fold over and crimp the edges with a fork.
- 5
Brush with the beaten egg and bake on a lined tray for 20 minutes until golden and puffed.
20 min
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