Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie

- 500g / 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 375ml / 1 1/2 cups milk
- 115g / 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 120g / 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped
- 60g / 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 30g / 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 10g / 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 250g or 2 1/4 cups of flour and 6g or 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder. Add 115g or 1/2 cup of cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually pour in 120ml or 1/2 cup of milk, stirring the mixture with a fork until it forms a shaggy dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until it comes together.
4. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 3mm or 1/8 inch. Transfer it to a 23cm or 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges to fit. Crimp the rim to seal.
5. In a separate bowl, combine 200g or 2 cups of chopped spinach, 115g or 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese, and 15g or 1 tablespoon of chopped thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust, leaving a 2.5cm or 1-inch border around the edges.
7. Roll out the remaining dough to a thickness of about 3mm or 1/8 inch. Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut it into strips for a lattice-top crust.
8. Place the lattice strips on top of the filling, weaving them into a lattice pattern. Trim the edges and press the strips gently to seal.
9. Brush the top crust with a little milk or beaten egg and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Pastry blender
- fork
- lightly floured surface
- rolling pin
- 9-inch pie dish
- pastry cutter or knife
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
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