Flakey Feta & Mozzarella snowflake
This Flakey Feta & Mozzarella Snowflake is where beauty meets flavor—a pull-apart masterpiece that’s perfect for sharing. With layers of soft, buttery dough filled with tangy feta and gooey mozzarella, it’s the kind of dish that turns heads and wins hearts. Whether you’re hosting a dinner, celebrating a holiday, or just treating yourself, this golden, cheesy creation is guaranteed to steal the show. Tear, share, and enjoy every irresistible bite! ?
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 7 g instant yeast
- 310 ml lukewarm milk
- 85 g melted butter
- 1 tsp salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor and balances the richness of the butter and cheese.
- 480 g pizza/pasta flour
Filling:
- 200 g crumbled feta
- 200 g grated mozzarella
Toppings:
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Egg yolk for the top
- Nigella seeds or other seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Melt the butter in the microwave for about 45 seconds and warm the milk for 1 to 1.5 minutes
- In a large bowl, add the yeast followed by the warmed milk and melted butter, and mix well
- Add the flour and salt to the mixture and stir until combined, then knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 60 minutes until it doubles in size, if your home is cold, you can place the dough in the oven with the light on to help it rise
Shape the Dough
- After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air
- Divide the dough into 3 equal portions, and roll each portion into a ball, covering them with a cloth while you work with each one
- Start with the first dough ball and roll it into a circle about 1/4 cm thick
Layer the Dough and Filling
- Place the first piece of dough on greaseproof paper, brush it with olive oil, and sprinkle with feta and mozzarella
- Add the second layer of dough, brush with olive oil, and add the remaining feta and mozzarella, then top with the final piece of dough and gently roll it out, pressing the center slightly
Shape the Snowflake
- Use a cookie cutter to mark the center of the dough, then cut the dough into 4 sections, from each of those sections, make 2 more cuts, giving you 8 sections in total
- Twist 2 sections together, twisting them about 6-7 times, and then join the ends to form a snowflake shape
- Once the shape is complete, cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes, while resting, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
Bake the Snowflake
- After the resting time, brush the dough with an egg yolk mixture for a glossy finish, and sprinkle with Nigella seeds
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden and flakey
- Allow the snowflake to cool for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
