Greek Flatbreads stuffed with Spinach & Feta (spanakopita filling!)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and can be used similarly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

In a bowl of a tabletop mixer, add 2 cups of lukewarm water, 1.5 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, and 0.25 cup of all-purpose flour. Whisk together and let it sit for about 8 minutes until a puffy cloud forms on top.

Add 0.25 cup of olive oil to the yeast mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Add this to the yeast mixture and knead for about 10 to 12 minutes on low speed, increasing to high for the final 2 minutes.

Grease a bowl with olive oil, transfer the dough to the bowl, and coat it with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.

In a skillet, heat 0.25 cup of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and a pinch of salt, cooking until soft and golden.

Add 6 thinly sliced scallions to the skillet and warm through for about 2 minutes.

Add 1 pound of baby spinach leaves in batches, seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Raise the heat to high to evaporate excess water after the spinach wilts.

Remove from heat and transfer the spinach mixture to a large bowl. Add 226 grams (8 ounces) of cream cheese, mixing until smooth. Then add 1 teaspoon of dried dill and mix in cubed mozzarella and 11 ounces (300 grams) of crumbled sheep's milk feta. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Drizzle olive oil over your work surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each into a flat circle.

Fill each circle with spinach filling, seal, and dust with all-purpose flour. Transfer to trays lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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