Cypriot Kolokotes with Sweet Pumpkin and Raisins

Name: Cypriot Kolokotes with Sweet Pumpkin and Raisins
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 cups sweet pumpkin, grated and well-drained; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp water

A Taste of Cyprus in a Perfectly Flaky Pastry

Indulge in these savory and sweet filled pastries, a traditional Cypriot delicacy that marries the earthy taste of pumpkin with the sweetness of raisins.

1 h 30 min
10
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/2 tsp salt

For the Pumpkin Filling

3 cups sweet pumpkin, grated and well-drained

1 cup raisins

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

For the Egg Wash

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp water

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine flour and salt

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add olive oil

Add olive oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Incorporate orange juice

Gradually add orange juice, mixing until a dough forms.

Making the Pumpkin Filling

Mix pumpkin and raisins

Mix grated pumpkin and raisins in a large bowl.

Add sugar and spices

Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.

Rest the mixture

Let mixture sit for 10 minutes.

Ensure the pumpkin is thoroughly drained to avoid soggy pastries.

Cooking Process

Rolling the Dough

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.

Filling the Pastries

Cut dough into circles, place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.

Baking

Place pastries on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden brown.

Plating & Serving