Tiropita de Skopelitsky

Skopelitiki tiropita is a type of Greek cheese-filled pastry (tiropita) that has been traditionally prepared on the island of Skopelos. The pastry uses local goat milk feta cheese and olive oil from the area of Skopelos for the filling, while the dough typically consists of all-purpose flour, olive oil, water, salt, and vinegar. Once it reaches a soft and elastic consistency, the phyllo dough is rolled out, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese, and shaped into a spiral. The spiral-shaped pastry is then usually deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides, although it can also be baked in an oven. Skopelitiki tiropita can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a mid-morning or a late-night snack, and it is often accompanied by a cup of herbal tea or coffee on the side.