This recipe is translated from Cookpad Greece. See original: GreeceΣπανακόπιτα με εύκολο σπιτικό φύλλο

Spanakopita with Easy Homemade Phyllo Dough

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Amazing spanakopita with feta and super easy homemade phyllo dough (optionally with store-bought phyllo)

Spanakopita with Easy Homemade Phyllo Dough

Amazing spanakopita with feta and super easy homemade phyllo dough (optionally with store-bought phyllo)

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Ingredients

1 baking pan
  1. For the filling
  2. 2.2 lbsspinach
  3. 3leeks
  4. 4-5finely chopped green onions
  5. 2eggs
  6. 12 ozfeta cheese
  7. 1little dill
  8. 1 cupolive oil
  9. Salt, freshly ground pepper
  10. For the dough
  11. 5 3/4 cupsall-purpose flour (about 700 grams)
  12. 3/4 cupoil
  13. 3 tablespoonsvinegar
  14. 1 1/2 teaspoonssalt
  15. About 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    For the dough, put the flour in a bowl, make a well in the center, and add all the ingredients (add water as needed).

  2. 2

    Knead until it becomes a smooth dough and leave it covered on the side while you prepare the filling.

  3. 3

    Optionally, use 1 package of store-bought country-style phyllo dough.

  4. 4

    For the filling, wash and chop the spinach, leeks, and green onions well.

  5. 5

    In a pot, add the chopped ingredients, sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper, and let the spinach reduce in volume and release its liquids.

  6. 6

    Drain the filling well to remove excess liquids and let it cool slightly.

  7. 7

    Add the eggs, feta, and dill, and mix well.

  8. 8

    Divide the dough into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other, and roll out 2 sheets, one for the bottom and one for the top, not too thin.

  9. 9

    Spread one sheet to cover the entire baking pan (including the edges), and brush it with a little olive oil.

  10. 10

    Pour and spread the filling.

  11. 11

    Place the second sheet on top and cover well.

  12. 12

    Finally, brush a little olive oil on the top sheet with a brush.

  13. 13

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) until it turns a nice golden color.

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