•1 egg
•125 ml (half a cup) of milk
•125ml (3/5 cup) vegetable oil
•2 tablespoons of water
•1 teaspoon of salt
•Spinach feta salt pepper
3 rolls of filo dough
•poppy seed
•1 egg yolk
PREPARATION:
Mixing eggs, milk, oil, water also salt in a bowl. Laying out a sheet filo dough and pour a little of the mixture, spreading it over entire sheet. Repeat twice, for a total of 3 layer Mixing feta cheese and cook spinach and spreading over the filo dough. Rolling from one end to other to get a strip. Cutting to triangles also placing on a baking sheet. Brush every triangle with egg yolk. Sprinkling with poppy seeds and baking at 180°C (356°F) for 15 min
Enjoy!
Tips for How to Make Spanakopita 1. What is in the spanakopita filling?
The key filling ingredients in a classic spanakopita recipe are spinach and feta cheese. And yes, only use quality feta cheese, no other cheese qualifies for spanakopita.
To the spinach and feta, we add flavor makers in the form of fresh herbs and aromatics. I used two whole bunches of parsley (parsley stems pack a ton of flavor, by the way, so don’t be afraid to throw some in) Then, onions, garlic and a little dry dill weed.
2. Do I need to cook the spinach in advance?
You need a good amount of spinach in this recipe, so using frozen spinach is the way to go. In this easy spanakopita recipe, frozen spinach–fully thawed, of course–is mixed right in with the remaining filling ingredients, no advanced cooking necessary.
But one thing you must do, be sure to drain all liquid from the thawed spinach. I ended up squeezing the spinach by hand a few times until it could no longer produce any liquid. If you do use fresh spinach, you will need to cook it with the onions and garlic, drain, and let cool completely before mixing the filling.
3. The Phyllo
Golden, crispy phyllo pastry, encasing the soft spinach filling is really what spanakopita is all about! Quality of phyllo (fillo) dough can make or break the recipe! I am a big fan of organic dough from The Fillo Factory. It’s vegan and contains no preservatives; no cholesterol; and no trans fat. And be sure follow the tips below for best results.
