Psome Tyri Syro - Syros Cheese Bread

Ingredients

For the First Batter

• 1 lb butter
• 1/2 lb cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 teaspoon dill, finely chopped
• 2 ounces scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red peppercorns, ground

For the Second Batter

• 1 lb egg
• 100 ml fresh milk
• 100 ml dry white wine

For the Third Batter

• 2 lbs pastry flour
• 2 ounces baking powder
• 26 ounces syros san-mihalis cheese or other hard greek cheese, grated
• 1/2 lb greek green olives, quartered
• 3 ounces turkey slices, diced

Directions

1. 1

   Place the ingredients for the first batter in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until smooth.

2. 2

   Combine the ingredients for the second batter.

3. 3

   Gradually mix the second batter with the first batter and continue beating until blended and soft.

4. 4

   Remove the bowl from the mixer.

5. 5

   Using a slotted metal spoon, gradually fold in the ingredients for the third batter with a slow, circular motion.

6. 6

   Butter a large rectangular pan and pour in the mixture.

7. 7

   Level the surface with a spatula.

8. 8

   Place the pan immediately in a preheated oven at 350°F/170°C for about 35-40 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for 5-10 minutes inside the pan.

10. 10

    Remove and serve.