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Gozitan cheeselet ftira
Gozitan ftira with fresh cheeselets, potatoes and eggs.
◷ 170 min / 4 servings
Method
- Knead flour, yeast, water, salt and half the oil for 8 minutes. Rise for 75 minutes.
- Stretch two 28 cm rounds on oiled trays. Add potatoes and crumbled cheeselets.
- Fold edges slightly inward and add pepper, parsley and remaining oil. Bake for 15 minutes at 230°C, or 210°C fan.
- Make two hollows in each ftira and add eggs. Bake another 10–15 minutes until eggs are set and potatoes tender.
✳ From the kitchen
Add eggs later so they do not dry out while potatoes cook.
Tradition reference
Visit Gozo · Local delicacies ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.