Spinach Stuffed Pastry Recipe

Spinach Stuffed Pastry Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For the Spinach Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Make the Pastry:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, tossing the mixture with a fork until the dough comes together.
  4. Form Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Spinach Filling:

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened.
  2. Add Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Roll Out Dough: Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  2. Place Filling: Spoon the spinach filling onto the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  3. Top with Dough: Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or your fingers.
  4. Cut into Shapes: Cut the pastry into desired shapes, such as squares, rectangles, or triangles.
  5. Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining beaten egg.
  6. Bake: Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve:

Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream to the spinach filling.
  • You can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before using.
  • Experiment with different cheeses, such as feta or goat cheese, to add variety to the filling.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy treat!

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