These Spinach and Feta Hand Pies are a delicious and convenient snack or appetizer. The flaky dough is filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach and feta cheese, resulting in a savory bite-sized treat. They are perfect for parties or for a quick on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- Flour — 250 g
- Butter — 230 g (cold and cut into small cubes)
- Salt — 1/2 tsp
Filling
- Fresh spinach — 200 g (chopped)
- Feta cheese — 150 g (crumbled)
- Egg — 1 pc
- Garlic — 2 cloves (minced)
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp
- Salt — 1/2 tsp
- Pepper — 1/4 tsp
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In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt for the dough. Add the cold cubed butter and mix it into the flour using your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape them into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach, crumbled feta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper for the filling. Mix well.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to roll out.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a circle about 1/8 inch (o,5 sm) thick. Using a round cutter or a drinking glass, cut out circles of dough, approximately 4 inches (10 sm) in diameter.
Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Use a fork to press the edges together and seal the hand pies.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious Spinach and Feta Hand Pies warm or at room temperature.
