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Spanakopita Puff Pastry Braid (Spinach & Feta Pastry)
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Spanakopita Puff Pastry Braid (Spinach & Feta Pastry)



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Makes 2 Braids:
2 sheets puff pastry
​10 ounces baby spinach, chopped
3/4 cup full fat ricotta cheese
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 scallions, finely sliced
optional topping: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
​egg wash: 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water

​Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.

​Begin by preparing the spinach filling. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta, ricotta cheese, dill, salt, pepper, and scallions. Mix well until the spinach is completely coated with the cheeses and all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste and check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
Beat the egg and add to the spinach mixture. Mix well until incorporated and set aside.
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Lightly dust your work surface with some all-purpose flour. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to a 12” by 15” rectangle. Place the puff pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Make an even number of diagonal cuts down each side (approx. 1 inch apart) of the rectangle.
Divide the spinach filling into 2 portions.

Spread the spinach and cheese mixture down the center of the prepared puff pastry.

Fold the diagonal strips of dough in a criss-cross pattern over the filling, forming a braid.
Press the ends together to seal the top and bottom.

Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.

Bake in the center rack of the oven until puffed and golden brown. About 30-35 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before serving.

Serve with tzaztiki sauce.

Make ahead tips:

The puff pastry braid can be assembled, chilled in the freezer until firm then wrapped with parchment paper and foil until ready to bake.
The frozen (uncooked) braid can be store in the freezer up to 3 weeks.
When ready to bake, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake until puffed and golden. About 45-50 minutes.

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38 Comments

  2. tx-sweet-p JG

    Hey sister,,, I know you licked your fingers before you washed them ,,, lol ,,, yum yum 😋 delicious 👍

  6. Beverly Dwyer

    I bought the puff pastry cups by mistake can I use those instead of braid? Maybe sprinkle some cheese on the top?

  7. Kelly Kidm

    I going do this recipe!!. I love spinach yummy!!. Could you please give my the brand of the pastry you use?. Is going to be my first experience doing this delicious receipt, but I want to cook and use exactly the same pastry. Thank you God bless you and you family.

  11. Mandy Holland

    I’ve been making my spinney look at that with puff pastry for years because sometimes I can’t get filo I make around one and I twist it like a star like us sunshine very nice

  12. Constance Norton

    Love the way Dimitra explains, cooks and does everything so nicely in all her demonstrations. So glad I discovered this service

  18. Odile Vollmar

    My family have gotten so hooked on Greek food .They love all the new tastes . It got my family to love spinach witch I could not get them to eat in the past .this makes for such a nice dinner that is so easy.

  20. Stephanie Lange

    Girl! U are an absolute Goddess send! U make all my Yai Yai's recipes so less complicated and very attainable! I have made several of your dishes and wowed greeks and non greeks in my family. Thank you so very much for what you are doing. Fhadisto 😋😋😋

  23. Eylem Pinkney

    Can I keep in the fridge longer? Something like; can I like prepare it in the morning, leave in the fridge and cook in the evening?

  30. Blue Lot

    this looks wonderful – does anyone know if you thaw the pie at all before baking – or just put it in frozen thank you!

  35. Mimi

    I cannot wait to try this recipe! I am going to try it with a flax seed egg because I don’t like eggs. I think it’ll still be awesome but would love to hear if anyone has tried that yet.

  36. GINA100

    WHY DONT YOU USE GLOVES SO UNHYGINIC REGARDLESS YOU WASHED YOUR HAND YOU HAVE A RING ON THE THOUGHT OF IT PUTS ONE OFF ,,,,,SORRY

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