
Appetizer pie
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. You can make the pie dough yourself or buy ready-made puff or shortcrust pastry. The filling can vary: tomatoes with cheese, ham with cheese, cottage cheese with spinach, bacon with potatoes or other vegetables. This pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or you can freeze the baked pie. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Prepare the cheese shortbread dough: place the sifted flour, egg yolks, grated cheese, thyme, butter cut into cubes, salt into a bowl and mix everything together.
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Step 2

2. Place the dough on a floured cutting board or table and knead until it becomes soft and elastic.
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Step 3

3. Form a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 4

4. Then roll out the dough using a rolling pin.
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Step 5

5. Place the dough into the baking pan, removing excess from the edges.
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Step 6

6. Place smoked cheese on the dough, then alternately arrange slices of tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle the filling with salt, dried oregano, and bake for 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.
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Step 7

7. Once the pie is ready, serve it hot at the table.