Tirênia

Tirenia is a traditional cheese pie hailing from the island of Kimolos. The dough is typically cut into rectangles or squares which are then topped with a portion of cheese before the edges are folded over the filling, leaving the center open. Once assembled, the cheese pies are baked until they develop a nice color and crispy crust on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. The cheese filling usually consists of beaten eggs, freshly ground black pepper, and crumbled local cheese such as the Kimolian manouri. This savory Greek pie often calls for using a type of yeast dough, although some versions are made with a combination of flour, warm water, olive oil, eggs, and salt.