Pastourmadopita: Pastel griego de pasta filo con pasturma y queso

Ingredientes

• 8 sheet (#4) phyllo
• 4 oz (115 g) salted butter, melted
• 12 slices Pasturma
• 10 – 15 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 small bell peppers, sliced
• 8 oz (230 g) cheese: kasseri, gouda, gruyere, or mozzarella
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of black sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.

2. 2

   Brush melted butter on the interior bottom and...: Brush melted butter on the interior bottom and sides of a 10-inch round baking pan.

3. 3

   Layer 4 sheets of phyllo into the baking...: Layer 4 sheets of phyllo into the baking pan. Drizzle butter between each layer. Some of the phyllo should be hanging outside of the pan.

4. 4

   Add a layer of gouda cheese.

5. 5

   Layer the Pasturma slices on top of the...: Layer the Pasturma slices on top of the gouda cheese.

6. 6

   Top with tomatoes and bell pepper slices.

7. 7

   Top with the gruyere cheese.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with black pepper and then oregano.

9. 9

   Cover with the phyllo that is hanging outside...: Cover with the phyllo that is hanging outside of the pan.

10. 10

    Layer the final four sheets of phyllo on...: Layer the final four sheets of phyllo on top and drizzle in between with melted butter.

11. 11

    Gather all of the phyllo that is hanging...: Gather all of the phyllo that is hanging outside of the pan and roll it to form a crust border around the side.

12. 12

    Brush the top and sides of the phyllo...: Brush the top and sides of the phyllo with the remaining butter.

13. 13

    Score the top into 8 pieces.

14. 14

    Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds and bake...: Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds and bake on the center rack for 35-40 minutes.

15. 15

    The pie is ready when it is golden...: The pie is ready when it is golden brown and crisp.

16. 16

    Allow to sit at room temperature for 10...: Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

17. 17

    Serve with a salad and tzatziki or as...: Serve with a salad and tzatziki or as an appetizer. Enjoy!