Milopitakia – Greek Apple Stuffed Vegan Biscuits
Milopitakia are traditional Greek apple stuffed vegan biscuits made with a soft, tender dairy-free dough and a warmly spiced apple filling. These easy homemade vegan pastries are fragrant with cinnamon and citrus, perfect for tea time, snacking, or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 18–22 biscuits
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 100 ml orange juice
- 80 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
For the filling:
- 3 apples
- 50 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and grate the apples. Place them in a pan with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly thickened. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Take small portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten into small circles.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each piece, then fold to form crescents or sealed shapes.
- Arrange on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving
Notes
Always cool the apple filling completely before using to avoid soggy dough.Use firm apples with a sweet-tart balance for best flavor.If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour gradually.Add walnuts, raisins, or spices like cloves or nutmeg for variation.Seal edges well to prevent filling leakage during baking.Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (room temperature) or 5 days refrigerated.Reheat briefly in the oven for best texture.
