How to Make Spanakopita: A Step By Step Guide

TL;DR

Prepare spinach filling, wrap in puff pastry, and bake for crispy, flavorful spanakopita.

Transcript

is a dish that doesn't have that many ingredients so each one of the ingredients gets prepared very thoughtfully the basis of spanakopita is spinach so don't turn your nose up with this spinach is really good the problem with spinach is kind of like the problem with beets or i don't know maybe brussels sprouts if you don't have a great first experi... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Properly preparing the spinach filling is crucial for flavorful spanakopita.
• 🥹 Using egg as a binder helps hold the spanakopita together.
• 🤑 Feta cheese adds a rich and tangy flavor to the spanakopita filling.
• 🙏 Folding and sealing the puff pastry triangles securely ensures the filling stays inside while baking.
• 😤 Creating a steam escape slit on top of the spanakopita allows moisture to escape during baking.
• 🤎 Egg wash gives the spanakopita a golden brown and shiny finish.
• 🗯️ Baking at the right temperature for the right time results in a crispy and perfectly cooked spanakopita.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can one properly prepare the spinach filling for spanakopita?

The spinach filling for spanakopita can be prepared by wringing water out of thawed spinach or cooking fresh spinach with garlic, parsley, dill, salt, feta, and scallions to create a flavorful mixture.

Q: What is used as a binder in the spanakopita filling?

Egg is used as a binder in the spanakopita filling. One beaten egg is mixed into the spinach mixture to help hold the ingredients together.

Q: How should the puff pastry squares be filled and sealed for spanakopita?

Fill half of the puff pastry squares with the spinach mixture, then fold them into triangles, seal the edges by pressing together, use a fork to create a border, egg wash, and make a steam escape slit before baking.

Q: What is the key to achieving a crispy and golden brown spanakopita?

Baking the filled and sealed spanakopita at 375-400 degrees for 25-30 minutes ensures a crispy and golden brown finish, with a shattery texture like a croissant, and a fully cooked and flavorful interior.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Prepare spinach filling by wringing water out of thawed spinach or cooking fresh spinach with garlic, parsley, dill, salt, feta, and scallions.

• Mix spinach with beaten egg to create a binder along with feta for flavor.

• Fill puff pastry squares with spinach mixture, fold into triangles, seal, egg wash, bake, and enjoy crispy spanakopita.