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Spanakopita-Stuffed Greek Pita Pockets
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Spanakopita-Stuffed Greek Pita Pockets

3 Std. 20 Min.Für 6Nutri-Score C€€
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  • bread flour (or all-purpose flour)Getreide360 g
  • water (warm)Andere180 ml
  • whole milk (warm)Milchprodukte90 ml
  • sugarVorräte6 g
  • active dry yeastVorräte5 g
  • olive oil (plus extra for cooking the pitas)Vorräte105 ml
  • saltGewürze9 g
  • white onion (half a medium onion, finely chopped)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • green onion (finely chopped)Obst & Gemüse50 g
  • fresh dill (chopped)Obst & Gemüse15 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Obst & Gemüse15 g
  • fresh mint (chopped)Obst & Gemüse6 g
  • vegetable stock pasteVorräte15 g
  • fresh spinachObst & Gemüse450 g
  • feta cheese (crumbled)Milchprodukte50 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Milchprodukte135 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

403kcal

Kohlenhydrate
50 g
Eiweiß
11 g
Fett
18 g
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was Sie verwenden

Utensilien

  • Rührschüssel
  • Kochtopf
  • Bratpfanne
  • Backblech
  • Nudelholz

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Activate the yeast

    • In a bowl, combine the warm water and warm milk.
    • Whisk in the sugar, then the yeast, and let sit until frothy.
    Schritt 1
  2. Make the dough

    • Whisk the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture.
    • Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
    • Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
    Schritt 2
  3. First rise

    • Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Schritt 3
  4. Start the spanakopita filling

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add the onion and sauté until softened, stirring often.
    Schritt 4
  5. Add the herbs

    • Add the green onions, dill, parsley, mint and vegetable stock paste.
    • Cook until wilted considerably.
    Schritt 5
  6. Wilt the spinach

    • Add the spinach and stir until wilted and no moisture remains.
    Schritt 6
  7. Add the cheeses

    • Stir in the feta and remove from the heat.
    • Cool the mixture in the fridge, then remove a third of a cup and set it aside for another use.
    • Stir the shredded mozzarella into the remaining filling.
    Schritt 7
  8. Divide the dough

    • Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a circle.
    • Divide into 6 equal pieces, dusting with flour or wetting your hands if sticky.
    Schritt 8
  9. Fill and shape the pitas

    • Flatten each piece of dough with your hands.
    • Divide the spanakopita filling between the pieces.
    • Pinch the dough up and in towards the centre to seal and form a ball.
    Schritt 9
  10. Second rise

    • Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a tea towel and let rest.
    Schritt 10
  11. Roll out the pitas

    • Gently roll each dough ball into a 5-inch circle.
    Schritt 11
  12. Cook the pitas

    • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, then turn down to medium.
    • Cook a dough round for 30 seconds, flip and cook 30 seconds more.
    • Drizzle olive oil on both sides and cook, flipping every minute, until deep golden brown and puffed up.
    • Repeat with the remaining pitas.
    Schritt 12