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Tiganopsomo served with feta cheese and fresh chili
Spicy Greek bread stuffed with feta and chili

Spicy Feta-Stuffed Fried Bread (Tiganopsomo)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Side Dishes
Tiganopsomo means 'pan bread'. It's a quick street food from the Greek countryside: a simple yeast dough stuffed generously with salty feta and fried in oil until golden, much like a savory donut or frybread. The chili adds a spicy kick that counteracts the richness of the cheese and the sweetness of the dough. Best eaten fresh, hot, and crispy.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet for frying
  • Rolling pin (or hands)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Activate the yeast in the lukewarm water with sugar for about 10 minutes.

Tip: A foamy top indicates the yeast is active.
2 ✓

Mix the flour with the salt, then add the yeast water and olive oil. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour (until doubled in size).

Tip: Olive oil makes the dough soft and flavorful.
3 ✓

Divide the dough into 4 parts. Roll each into a circle. Mound the feta, chili, and oregano in the center.

Tip: Leave a clean rim around the edge for sealing.
4 ✓

Fold the edges to the center like a pouch, pinch tightly to seal, and gently flatten it back into a disk shape.

Tip: Be careful not to tear the dough, or the cheese will leak during frying.
5 ✓

Heat a shallow layer of oil in a skillet. Fry the breads on medium heat until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).

Recipe FAQ

Why is the inside raw?
The dough was too thick, or the oil was too hot (burning the outside quickly). Fry over medium heat!
The cheese leaked out.
The edges weren't sealed tightly enough. Pinch the dough firmly over the filling to seal it.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Lukewarm Water
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (approx 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt (for dough)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil (for dough)
  • 5 oz Feta Cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 whole Fresh Chili Pepper (minced)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying)