Plakopites

Plakopites

A traditional savoury crepe-like recipe from the Peloponnese

We have previously posted photos on our Facebook page of our dad making plakopites. Reading through the comments, we heard from so many people who were asking (begging) for the recipe, so we anticipate that this is going to be a pretty popular post. Most individuals told us that they remembered their parents or their grand-parents making these savoury crepe-like treats, which are typically served in a pile with grated mizithra and a bit of olive oil between each one. Many of the comments also suggested that this was a recipe people had forgotten about; plakopites are pretty regional, common in the Peloponnese, and very old-school fare.

We’ve never seen plakopites on a restaurant menu, and have rarely found a recipe for them in a cookbook or online. And so, we are so happy to be able to share this classic, and humble recipe with you all. And although we are thrilled to know that many of you have been anxiously anticipating this post, the truth is, this recipe is mainly for our brother.

Our big brother Nick has been a huge supporter of Mia Kouppa, right from the beginning. Along with putting together our first videos, he has read every post (we assume!), appreciated every photo (we imagine!), shared all of our Facebook posts (right??!!), tried every recipe (ha!) and told each of his friends to follow Mia Kouppa (we hope!). And in turn, all he has asked for is this recipe. His favourite! So here you go brother. Plakopites for the people, but especially for you.

Plakopites

Helpful hints

Did you know we have a Youtube channel??? It’s true! (Click here if you don’t believe us!) Truth is, we are kind of lonely over there. The reason we bring it up is to beg you to subscribe mention that even if you don’t feel the need to watch us making some of our recipes, when we really feel that a video demonstration is helpful, we embed it right into our post…as we’ve done here. We think that it’s very helpful to watch how we pour the batter into our crepe pan. We are not the experts that our parents are, but after a while, we got the hang of it. Don’t be frustrated if your first few (dozen) plakopites look more like ink blots than circles. Practice does make near-perfect.

Plakopites

Another little video which we think is helpful is the one where we show you the consistency of the batter; as you can see, it is very thin. Knowing that flours vary, you may need to adjust the quantity of water you add until you get the batter just right. If you add too much water you may find that your plakopita sticks to the bottom of your pan, despite the fact that you oil it. Add too little water and your batter will be too thick and will not spread into the even, thin layer that you want. Start with the recipe as we have written it, and if it is not perfect for you, adjust as needed.

The perfect plakopita is very thin and has a bit of a crunchy edge all around its perfect round shape. There tend to be areas which are more browned than others, but overall the plakopita should have a slightly toasted colour.

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Plakopites
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Plakopites
Plakopites

Plakopites

A traditional savoury crepe-like recipe from the Peloponnese
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Course: Light meal, meze, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 plakopites
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup Greek olive oil approximately
  • 1/3 cup grated dry mizithra approximately

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl whisk together the flour and the salt to combine well. Slowly pour in the water and whisk continuously until your batter is thin and there are no lumps. (See video here.)
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 3 1/2 cups water
  • Using a pastry brush, coat your crepe pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat.
    1/3 cup Greek olive oil
  • While your pan is heating up, measure out 1/2 cup of your batter into a measuring cup which has a spout.
  • Remove your pan from the heat and slowly pour the batter in your measuring cup into your pan. Do this slowly and carefully, tilting your pan as you go so that your batter spreads evenly and covers the entire crepe pan. (See video for a demonstration).
  • Return your pan to medium heat and cook your plakopita for at least one minute and then use a spatula to flip it over. Cook for an additional minute or so. You may need to flip your plakopita several times to ensure that it is cooked through (this is quick as they are so thin) and browned on both ends (see photo).
  • Transfer your cooked plakopites to a plate and repeat the process until you have used up all of your batter.
  • Once you have made all of your plakopites heat about 1 inch of olive oil in a frying pan which is the same diameter (or larger) as your plakopites. Keep your pan on medium heat and then, very carefully so that you don't burn your fingers, dip your plakopites one at a time in the hot oil. Transfer the plakopita to another plate and sprinkle generously with mizithra. Repeat with each plakopita, being sure to add a generous sprinkling of mizithra between each one.
    1/3 cup grated dry mizithra
  • To serve, you can cut through your pile of plakopites into quarters (as shown above) or even into smaller pieces if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Thanks for sharing!

4 Comments

  1. Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen says:

    These look really delicious!

    1. miakouppa says:

      Thank you so much!

  2. Wow! These crepes look so thin & beautiful!

    1. miakouppa says:

      Thank you!! They took a bit of practice, but well worth it we think. 🙂

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