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Description

 * Easter cheese cakes

Ingredients

 * 1½ lb strong plain flour
 * 1 pkt easy blend yeast
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 2 tsp sugar
 * 2 tbsp olive oil

Filling

 * 8 oz cheddar cheese
 * 4 oz halloumi or mozzarella
 * 1 tbsp plain flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1 tbsp crushed dried mint
 * 4 eggs, lightly beaten

Glaze

 * 1 egg, beaten
 * sesame seeds

Dough

 * 1) Sift the flour into a large bowl.
 * 2) Stir in the yeast, salt and sugar.
 * 3) Add the oil and enough water to make a firm dough.
 * 4) Knead for at least 5 minutes.
 * 5) Put into a polythene bag and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.

Filling

 * 1) Coarsely grate the cheeses, add flour and baking powder then gradually stir in the mint and beaten eggs until you have a stiffish paste.
 * 2) Preheat the oven to 230°C / gas mark 8.
 * 3) Divide the dough into egg size pieces and roll into 4 " discs.
 * 4) Put a generous tbsp of filling in the centre of each disc and spread slightly.
 * 5) Pull the dough up at 4 points to make a square.
 * 6) Press the corners together to seal and leave to rise.

Glaze

 * 1) Just before baking, brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle some sesame seeds over.
 * 2) Bake for 12 – 15 minutes until the cheese filling has puffed up and the pastry is golden.
 * 3) Serve warm or cold.