HORTOPITA
My interpreter's mother (who was a commercial baker in Skopje, Macedonia) used a dowel which looked to be about 3/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter and about 3 feet long to roll out her pastry. She used this to make the pastry for her Hortopita, which is a Greek/Macedonian baking-powder-leavened bread stuffed with spinach and feta cheese. It is simply fantastic the way she made it - rolling out the dough with her dowel in a long thin strip. Then she would place the spinach/Feta cheese stuffing along the middle of the strip and fold the dough over the stuffing. Then she would roll the stuffed dough into a spiral like a cinnamon roll, bake it and serve. It is no wonder that I am not weighing 500 pounds! Make it several weeks ahead, and freeze, then thaw and reheat it in a moderate oven. Serve it as an hors d'oeuvre or with the meal.
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Cheese
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of two 12-by-18-inch baking sheets.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add 1 cup cold water and 2/3 cup olive oil, and process until smooth. Remove the dough from the food processor, knead it into a ball with your hands, and wrap loosely in plastic film. Let it sit for 10 minutes or until ready to use.
- In a large sauté pan, heat 1/2 cup of the oil over medium heat. Add the leeks, onion, and scallions, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and sauté, stirring until slightly soft, about 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a medium bowl, and add the parsley, mint (if using), dill, feta cheese, and salt and pepper. Taste, and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a very thin rectangle. Brush each piece with the remaining oil, and spread 3/4 to 1 cup of filling along the length and center of each rectangle. Starting at one long side of each rectangle, roll the dough around itself to enclose the filling.
- Place the rolled dough seam-side down on the baking sheet, bending each piece to form a spiral. Brush with olive oil, and prick the surface here and there with a fork to allow steam to vent. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and bake until golden, 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool slightly, cut, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 656.2, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.9
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Axado Aadan
[email protected]This hortopita is so bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.
Clasic Acting
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I gave up halfway through.
Joleen Kennedy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my hortopita didn't turn out as good as I expected. It was still edible, but it wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would be.
Md shanto Hossin
[email protected]This hortopita is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Hawanatu Sesay
[email protected]I've never had hortopita before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious!
Savor Mhia
[email protected]This hortopita is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and flavorful.
Nabeel Lahori
[email protected]I made this hortopita for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Leocatus Peter
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover herbs. It's also a really versatile dish - you can add any type of cheese or vegetables that you like.
Tik Tok Hridoy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this hortopita changed my mind. It's so delicious!
HL Hridoy Khan
[email protected]Wow! This hortopita is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of herbs and cheese.
Hassan Kamran
[email protected]This was my first time making hortopita, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was cooked to perfection.
Pangolin Anapaacs
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The herbs give it such a unique and delicious flavor.
Jordan Ernst
[email protected]This hortopita recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing, and the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.