SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)
Provided by Cat Cora
Categories main-dish
Time 4h15m
Yield about 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles cornmeal mixed with pea-sized bits, about 10 times. While the motor is running, drizzle in the water until a dough forms.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Divide the dough in half; press half the dough up and around the inside of the pan. Set the remaining dough aside covered with plastic wrap.
- Line the pan with foil and fill with dried beans. Bake the dough for 20 minutes and remove the beans and foil. Continue baking the crust until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let the pan cool on a rack.
- Meanwhile, make the spinach filling: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, little by little (adding more as the previous batch wilts), and cook, stirring, until completely wilted. Season with the salt and pepper and stir in the parsley, dill, and scallions.
- Drain the spinach mixture in a colander in the sink and let cool.
- Once the spinach is cool, stir in the feta and spread the mixture into the crust. Roll the remaining dough out on a well-floured surface, into a rectangle large enough to cover the baking pan. Top the spinach with the dough and pinch around the sides to seal. Score the top of the pie in the center, brush the surface of the dough with egg wash, and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven, let cool, cut into squares and serve.
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salman zahid
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Greek food, but I'm willing to give this spanakopita recipe a try. It looks pretty easy to make.
Ssebudde Marvinie
[email protected]I'm allergic to spinach, so I can't eat spanakopita. But this recipe looks so good, I might have to try making it with a different filling.
Moh D
[email protected]This recipe reminds me of my childhood. My grandmother used to make spanakopita all the time.
sharon Alulu
[email protected]I've never tried spanakopita before, but this recipe makes me want to give it a try. It looks delicious!
Abiha Muskan
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of spanakopita, and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were perfect, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky.
anarul mdanarul khan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The phyllo dough was impossible to work with, and the filling was bland.
Akerke Tseregbai
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my spanakopita turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.
Rahim Bajwa
[email protected]Overall, this spanakopita was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Bryansammo tv
[email protected]The phyllo dough was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I'll try using a thinner dough next time.
Yakey Lala1
[email protected]This spanakopita was a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time.
mm radaion hossen
[email protected]I made this spanakopita for my Greek grandmother, and she said it was the best she's ever had. That's a pretty high compliment!
Herb Beede
[email protected]5 stars! This spanakopita was delicious. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt.
Konok Islam
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make this spanakopita without any problems.
Raja Farhan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this spanakopita changed my mind. The combination of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs was perfect.
Dominic Cruz
[email protected]This spanakopita recipe was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky. I'll definitely be making this again and again.