This simple yet incredible recipe is perfect for anyone with basic ingredients at home. With just flour, water, and salt, you can create a delicious dough that can be filled with a variety of fillings. Today, we’ll focus on a tasty spinach and onion filling, but feel free to experiment with minced meat, cheese, potato, or pumpkin. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 6 cups flour (750 g)
- 3 cups water (600 ml)
- 1.5 teaspoons salt (12 g)
For the Filling:
- 1 large onion (or two smaller ones), finely chopped
- 500 g cleaned spinach leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 cup melted butter/margarine/fat/oil
Procedure
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Pour the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle.
- Sprinkle the salt around the well.
- Pour two cups of water into the well, and gradually add the third cup while mixing with a spoon or solid spatula.
- Once the flour absorbs the water, knead the dough by hand for about 5-8 minutes until it comes together nicely. It may feel a bit sticky, but avoid adding more flour.
- Form the dough into a ball and return it to the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Shape the Dough
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a log shape with your palms.
- Divide the dough into 22 approximately equal parts and form each part into a ball.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly but remain liquid. Pour it into a wide and deep bowl.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly and dip both sides in the melted butter.
- Place the butter-coated dough balls back into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rest for one hour.
Step 3: Prepare the Filling
- In a pan, fry the finely chopped onion until it softens.
- Add the finely chopped spinach and cook until tender. Set aside to cool.
Step 4: Stretch and Fill the Dough
- After resting, take one dough ball and place it on a smooth work surface.
- Using your palms, stretch the dough into a very thin, transparent sheet. It should be elastic and not tear easily.
- Fold the thin crust into a long rectangle. Place a spoonful of the spinach and onion filling in the center and fold it over to form mini-pies.
Step 5: Bake
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Place the filled and folded dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these delicious mini-pies warm. They make a perfect snack, appetizer, or even a light meal. Enjoy the rich flavors of the spinach and onion filling encased in the buttery, flaky dough.
Notes
- Dough Elasticity: The dough will be very elastic after resting and should stretch easily without tearing.
- Filling Variations: Feel free to experiment with different fillings such as minced meat, cheese, potato, or pumpkin.
- Butter: Using butter or margarine adds a rich flavor to the dough and helps achieve a golden brown crust.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is incredibly versatile and easy to make with just a few basic ingredients. The dough is wonderfully elastic and creates a delicious, flaky pastry that pairs perfectly with the savory spinach and onion filling.
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