Flaouna
Sign in to saveFlaouna () (Turkish: Pilavuna) is a cheese-filled pastry from Cyprus, also consumed in parts of Greece. Most recipes may include raisins or be garnished with sesame seeds. Flaounes are traditionally prepared for Easter. Regional names for flaouna include vlaouna, fesoudki (Greek:φεσούδκι) in Karavas, and aflaouna in Karpasia.
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Flaouna () (Turkish: Pilavuna) is a cheese-filled pastry from Cyprus, also consumed in parts of Greece. Most recipes may include raisins or be garnished with sesame seeds. Flaounes are traditionally prepared for Easter. Regional names for flaouna include vlaouna, fesoudki (Greek:φεσούδκι) in Karavas, and aflaouna in Karpasia.
The name Flaouna is derived from the Greek word παλάθη (paláthē> flado> fladoonis> flauna), a cake of preserved or dried fruit.
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