Eliopitakia (olive pies)

By BobLongo

Ingredients

• Pastry
• 3/4 C orange juice
• 3/4 C olive oil
• 4 C white whole wheat flour
• 2 1/2 t baking powder
• Filling
• 2 C pitted black olives (avoid olives preserved in vinegar)
• 3-4 pearl onions, peeled and sliced
• 1 C fresh mint, thinly sliced
• 4 T olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In medium bowl, mix all the pastry ingredients and knead to make a soft dough. Let stand while preparing filling.
Caramelize onions.
Mix olives and mint to onions and toss with olive oil.
Split dough in half and roll out each to 1/2 inch thick circle.
Spoon the filling onto one of the circles, lay the other circle on top.
Press the edges to seal tightly. And pinch together to make a design.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the crust is crisp and nicely browned.