**Discover the Delightful Feta and Spinach Rolls: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our feta and spinach rolls, a delightful appetizer or main course that tantalizes the taste buds with its irresistible blend of flavors and textures. These savory rolls feature a crispy phyllo pastry exterior that shatters upon the first bite, revealing a tender and flavorful filling of creamy feta cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a delightful meal at home, our feta and spinach rolls offer a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a satisfying snack. With three variations to choose from, including a vegetarian option, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can indulge in this culinary delight.
FETA-AND-SPINACH BUNS
These soft, savory buns have the flavors of spanakopita, the popular Greek appetizer. Make them for a special brunch or dinner.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 9h50m
Yield 12 buns
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the dough: Warm the milk and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over low heat to about 100 degrees F (but no more than 110 degrees F). Remove the saucepan from the heat, and sprinkle the yeast over the liquid. Sprinkle a pinch of the sugar over the top, and let sit without stirring until foamy, about 5 minutes. Then whisk in the butter and egg yolk.
- Whisk together the flour, remaining sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and stir in the yeast mixture with a wooden spoon until you have a thick, sticky dough. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface, and knead until soft and elastic, about 6 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball.
- Brush the inside of a large bowl with butter. Add the dough ball, turning to coat lightly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, trace a circle the size of the dough ball on the plastic and note the time. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough out of the bowl, and knead briefly to release excess air. Re-form it into a ball, and return it to the bowl. Lightly butter a large piece of plastic wrap, and lay it on the dough. Cover the entire bowl tightly with the rest of the plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to let the dough proof.
- For the filling: Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach, and cook until it is cooked through and nearly all the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the feta, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, lemon zest, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer the filling to a medium bowl, and let cool completely. (The filling will firm up a bit, but if it's too warm, it will be difficult to form the buns.)
- To fill and form the buns: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface, and press it flat. Roll it into a 10-by-18-inch rectangle, with a long side facing you. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border on the side opposite you. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan evenly over the filling. Starting from the side facing you, roll the dough up into a tight roll. Lightly brush the 1-inch border with water, and continue rolling to seal the roll. Fold the ends in just a bit, and if any spots look thicker than others, even out the roll with your hands.
- Cut the roll every 1 1/2 inches with a serrated knife, to make 12 buns. Place the buns cut-side down (except for the end pieces) in the prepared pan, spacing them 1 inch apart. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap, and set in a warm place to rise until the buns double in size, leaving no gaps in between, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- For the topping: Stir together the butter, dill, lemon zest and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake the buns until they're golden brown and the tops spring back when pressed lightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Spread the topping evenly over the buns, and return them to the oven until the butter is melted and the topping is fragrant, 5 minutes more. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
SPINACH-FETA CRESCENTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the spinach in a kitchen towel and wring very dry (to get about 1/2 cup dry spinach). Put the spinach into a large bowl, breaking up the clumps with your fingers. Add the cream cheese, feta, scallions, dill, Parmesan, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Mix well.
- Lightly flour your hands and work surface. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles along the perforated lines. Put about a tablespoon of filling at the shortest end of a triangle, and roll. Place the roll, point-side down, on the prepared baking sheet, tucking in the ends to form a crescent shape. Repeat with the remaining triangles and filling, spacing the rolls at least 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Brush the dough with the egg wash and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let the crescents cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SPINACH ROLLS WITH PUFF PASTRY
A vegetarian version of mini sausage rolls but made with a spinach and feta filling. I used frozen spinach because it was a better buy than fresh at the time but the equivalent amount of fresh spinach, chopped and wilted, would do the job.
Provided by cassandra
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and mix well. Transfer to a bowl and mix in feta cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut in half lengthwise. Roll 1 half out with a rolling pin so it is wide enough to fold twice lengthwise. Mix egg and milk together in a small bowl.
- Spread 1/6 of the spinach mixture lengthwise in the center of the puff pastry. Roll one side over the filling and brush the other side with egg-milk mixture. Roll over again to seal.
- Brush top of roll with egg-milk mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut roll into 6 small rolls. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry. Place cut rolls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until spinach rolls are puffed up and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SPINACH FETA CRESCENT ROLLS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Keeka
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Put spinach and olives in a large mixing bowl. Add feta, mozzarella, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly and set aside. Unroll the crescent dough and divide into triangles. Using a spoon, place small heaps of spinach mixture on the wide part of the dough triangle. Roll them up and place them on a greased cookie sheet. Brush lightly with the egg white. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
FETA AND SPINACH ROLLS
My own invention that I took to a party yesterday and got asked for the recipe aseveral times. Aus puff pastry comes as interleaved sheets of which there are 6 in a 1kg packet.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 24 sausage rolls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200c.
- Mix all ingredients together (except pastry sheets).
- Lay pastry sheets (with plastic attached) out on your counter.
- Fill a large piping bag (no nozzle) with the mix and squeeze out a long line of mix down the long edge of the pastry-about 1/2 an inch in from that edge.
- No piping bag? Divide mix in 4 and spoon this along the long edge.
- Roll up, peeling the plastic away as you roll.
- Seal the inner edge with a little water.
- Cut each of these rolls into three, then cut each smaller roll ALMOST through in the middle (leave the bottom intact). When they are cooked, I cut them right through to make a bite sized roll, but cooking them this way keeps them moister.
- Place on a baking tray, brush each with a little milk, then cook in pre heated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
Tips:
- To make the perfect dough, use cold butter and water. This will help to create a flaky, tender crust.
- Be sure to knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the dough stronger and more pliable.
- When rolling out the dough, be sure to do it evenly. This will help to ensure that the rolls are all the same size and shape.
- Before baking the rolls, brush them with an egg wash. This will help to give them a golden brown crust.
- Serve the rolls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Feta and spinach rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course with a salad. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give feta and spinach rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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