Micro Farm

Phyllo Pies Baking Class

The Phyllo Pie Cooking Class

The Phyllo Pie Cooking Class at Lefkada Micro Farm offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of traditional Greek Phyllo pie making.
Begin with a warm welcome of coffee and tea, then dive into Phyllo dough preparation and a farm tour.
Harvest fresh vegetables, prepare four different Phyllo pie fillings, and bake them in a wood-burning oven. Enjoy a communal meal in the open-air kitchen, learning skills and recipes to take home.
This unique experience is designed to be educational and interactive, suitable for all ages (with supervision for children), and mindful of safety and dietary needs.

Duration

4 Hours

Experience Highlights

  • Morning Welcome: Start with a welcoming morning coffee and tea
  • Phyllo Dough Preparation: Start the fire in the wood-burning oven and begin kneading the Phyllo dough
  • Farm Tour: Walk around Lefkada Micro Farm and learn about the growth of food, and get to know the trees, vegetables, and animals
  • Dough Stretching and Filling: Return to the kitchen to stretch, fill, and roll the Phyllo dough
  • Pie Preparation: Prepare four different Phyllo pie fillings:
    ⦁ Cheese pie with Feta cheese
    ⦁ Wild greens pie with goat cheese
    ⦁ Squash pumpkin pie with walnuts and raisins
    ⦁ Graviera cheese pie with honey and cinnamon
  • Enjoy the Meal: Sit together in the open-air kitchen and enjoy the prepared Phyllo pies

Includes

  • Kneading, stretching, filling, and rolling Phyllo dough
  • Guided tour around Lefkada Micro Farm
  • Preparation of four traditional Phyllo pie recipes
  • Cooking in the open-air kitchen and baking in the wood-burning oven
  • Enjoying the prepared dishes with guidance and help

Why it’s Unique

  • Immersive Farm Experience: Take a break from the island’s blue scenery and immerse yourself in the green countryside, away from tourist-heavy beaches.
  • Hands-On Learning: Learn step-by-step how to make traditional Greek Phyllo pies, a skill you can take home.
  • Authentic Recipes: Acquire the know-how of authentic Greek delicacies seen in local bakeries and make them yourself.

Important Information

  • Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Inform the farm of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before the visit
  • Open Air Venue: Wear a hat, protect yourself from the sun, and stay hydrated
  • Children: Welcome but must be supervised at all times
  • Insurance: Visitors are covered by third-party liability insurance
  • Seasonal Produce: Availability of produce varies depending on the season and weather
  • Third-Party Ingredients: Some ingredients may come from external suppliers
  • Cancellations: The farm reserves the right to cancel the experience due to force majeure or adverse weather conditions
  • Price and Service Changes: Subject to change without prior notice

Meeting Point

Lefkada Micro Farm

Private cooking classes are available.
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A comprehensive and engaging exploration of traditional
Greek Phyllo pie making

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