Spanakopita

A traditional Greek savory pastry featuring homemade filo dough filled with spinach, feta cheese, and aromatic lemon and nutmeg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 635.2 kcals 2540.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.6 grams 190.2 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
piece
Cornflour
For dusting
Dairy
70
g
Butter
Melted
1
piece
Egg Yolk
For glaze
1
piece
Egg
Beaten
200
g
Feta
Crumbled
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
200
g
Strong White Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
100
ml
Water
Warm
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
piece
Nutmeg
Freshly grated to taste
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Sea Salt
Crushed
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
900
g

Steps

  • Sift flour into a bowl and mix in water and oil to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until smooth, then chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Cook washed spinach in a lidded pan over medium heat with seasoning.
  • Drain spinach thoroughly, removing all moisture with paper towels, then mix with nutmeg and lemon zest.
  • Stir beaten egg and crumbled feta into the cooled spinach mixture and adjust seasoning.
  • Preheat oven to 175°C and prepare parchment paper, melted butter, and the pasta machine.
  • Divide dough into five balls and flatten each into a rectangle with a rolling pin.
  • Pass dough through the pasta machine to setting seven and stretch by hand until very thin.
  • Layer the pastry sheets on parchment paper, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  • Spread filling along the edge, roll into a sausage shape, then coil into a spiral.
  • Brush with egg yolk and butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt, then bake for 35 minutes until golden.