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Sunny Spinach Pie

posted in Recipes on 3/29/2014
Sunny Spinach Pie
Sunny Spinach Pie When you’re hosting a party, you want to surprise your guests with something out of the ordinary & extra special. This sunny spinach pie recipe will delight your guests & have them begging for the recipe. It’s super delicious & definitely way easier to make than you would think.
Ingredients: Dough: 17 oz of flour 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon salt Filling: 12 oz of boiled spinach 12 oz ricotta 1 egg 3 oz of grated Parmesan Salt and pepper Bread crumbs
Instructions: 1-Place all dough ingredients in a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, knead until the dough is smooth and combined. Wrap in plastic while you make the filling. 2-To create the filling, mix the spinach with the ricotta. Next, add your egg, Parmesan, salt & pepper. Mix well. Set aside
3-Unwrap your dough from the plastic and divide it into two equal parts. 4-Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to create two circles 30 cm in diameter each. 5-On your first circle, sprinkle breadcrumbs over-top to help absorb the moisture of the filling and to keep the dough dry.
6-Distribute the filling on the circle that was just sprinkled with breadcrumbs. 7-Place one large dollop at the center of the circle, and spread the remainder in a ring around the dough. See the picture below for reference.
8-Sprinkle the filling with grated Parmesan. 9-Now, cover with the second circle of dough.
Sunny Spinach Pie
Sunny Spinach Pie
10-Seal the edges with your hands, and then use a fork to press. 11-Place a small bowl in the middle of the pie and press lightly to make an indentation. Use your fork and press lightly.
Sunny Spinach Pie
12-Cut the dough into pieces approximately 2 cm thick, keeping it attached at the center. See the photo for reference.
Sunny Spinach Pie
13-Twist each slice and continue until each slice is twisted.
Sunny Spinach Pie
Sunny Spinach Pie
14-Bake the spinach pie at 180°C for 30 minutes or until golden
Sunny Spinach Pie
Yum! I can’t wait to entertain my guests with this amazing sunny spinach pie. It’ll be sure to brighten everyone’s day.

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