POCA (CHEESE IN PASTRY)

Poca (Cheese in Pastry) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg
8 ounces plain yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup butter
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
Filling
6 ounces farmer cheese or 6 ounces other soft white cheese
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 1⁄2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

With a whisk or mixer, combine the egg, yogurt, olive oil and butter until well blended.
Add the flour, salt and baking powder and stir to form a smooth dough.
Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In another bowl, combine the cheese, salt, pepper, chives and parsley.
Roll a piece of dough the size of a walnut into a smooth ball. Hollow out the middle and fill with 1/2 t of the cheese mixture. Seal the dough around the filling and form into a ball again. Continue until all the dough is used.
Lightly butter a cookie sheet. Place the cheese balls on the pan. Brush each with milk.
Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.