Description
Spiraling through Mediterranean flavors, this Greek feta cheese spiral delivers a crispy, golden masterpiece of culinary artistry. Flaky phyllo layers and creamy feta create a delightful journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5.5 cups (660 grams) flour
- 2 eggs
- 125 grams butter or margarine
- Feta cheese
Liquids:
- 2 glasses (480 milliliters) water
- 1 egg yolk (for topping)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a smooth, silky dough by whisking water, whole egg, egg white, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel until fully integrated.
- Incorporate flour gradually, kneading methodically until the mixture transforms into a pliable, uniform dough with consistent texture.
- Partition the dough into eight symmetrical segments, then meticulously roll each portion into gossamer-thin translucent sheets.
- Liquefy butter and delicately apply a generous layer across each dough sheet, carefully stacking them to create multiple delicate layers.
- Distribute crumbled feta cheese evenly across the topmost dough layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Transform the layered dough into a cylindrical form, then artfully coil the log into an elegant spiral configuration on a greased baking tray.
- Whisk the reserved egg yolk and lavishly brush the spiral’s surface to achieve a lustrous, golden-brown exterior.
- Position the spiral in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface develops a rich, amber-toned complexion and becomes crisp and flaky.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is soft and pliable by adding flour gradually to prevent a dry, tough texture.
- Brush butter generously between layers to create flaky, delicate pastry with rich, golden edges.
- Use room temperature feta for even distribution and maximum flavor throughout the spiral.
- Experiment with adding herbs like oregano or thyme to the feta for a Mediterranean twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg