Zeke's Tyropitas

Directions

1. 1
   Fold together the cheeses, eggs, parsley, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
2. 2
   For every 6 turnovers, you should use 2 layers of phyllo, liberally brushing each layer with melted butter.
3. 3
   To assemble, start at the shorter end of the phyllo rectangle and cut into 6 even strips.
4. 4
   Beginning at the far left lower corner of each strip, place 1/2 teaspoon of filling, and like folding an American flag, begin making right-angle turns until you have reached the end of the strip and you have a triangle-shaped pastry.
5. 5
   Brush the turnovers liberally with butter and place them on wax paper.
6. 6
   When all the triangles have been made, place them between layers of wax paper in a box or snap-top container and freeze.
7. 7
   They can also be baked and eaten right away.
8. 8
   Preheat your oven to 400F, and bake the pastries for 12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet (they already have enough butter).
9. 9
   If they have been frozen they can go directly from the freezer to the oven for 20 minutes.
10. 10
    They will be a pale golden color and very hot inside, so be careful with the first bite!
11. 11
    Working with phyllo dough can be a frustrating experience if you ignore one important rule: Always defrost the dough slowly, overnight in your refrigerator.
12. 12
    If you try to rush it you will lose half a box to sticky layers.
13. 13
    Always keep the phyllo covered with a dry kitchen towel while working with it and brush layers liberally with melted butter.