Spanakopita
makes
2
"Based on a Cretan style pita or pie, the filo is thin, crispy and light. Designed to allow you the stomach room to indulge in all the other menu offerings." – Ozge Kalvo.
This recipe is by Ozge Kalvo.
Ingredients (7)
- 1 (130g) small fennel bulb, trimmed, finely chopped
- 200g bunch spinach, stalks discarded, leaves finely chopped
- 100 soft herbs, leaves pickled and finely chopped (we used dill, mint, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon and chives)
- 150g Greek feta, drained, crumbled
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Olive oil dough
- 490g plain flour
- 110ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, to drizzle
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1.For the olive oil dough, place the flour, 210ml hot water and ½ tsp fine salt in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on low speed until just combined. Gradually add oil until combined and smooth. Do not overwork dough. Shape into a ball and place in a large, lightly greased bowl covered with a tea towel. Stand for 30 minutes at room temperatures.
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2.Meanwhile, place the fennel, spinach and herbs in a large bowl, season to taste, then toss well to combine.
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3.Preheat oven to 240°C/200°C fan-forced and grease 2 large pizza or baking trays.
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4.Divide dough into four. Working with one portion at a time, roll and stretch the dough to a rough 38cm circle. The dough should be as thin as possible
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5.To assemble, place a circle of dough on each prepared tray. Scatter half the herb mixture over one circle, leaving a 5cm border. Top with half the feta, then cover with another circle of dough. Using a sharp knife, cut edge of the dough circle so it has an even edge, then fold edge over and press firmly to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling to make a second pie. Using fingers, tear a few 2-3cm holes to let steam escape, and drizzle dough with extra oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crisp.
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6.Stand on a wire rack for 5 minutes before cutting into desired portions.
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7.Serve with lemon wedges.
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