- 1 handpie dough recipe
- 10 oz spinach, thoroughly washed, chopped, cooked and drained
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
Prepare dough for pies, then set aside.
Make a filling by thoroughly combining all remaining ingredients, then set aside.
Form dough into 12 to 16 balls, then place them on a floured tray. Cover with a slightly damp cloth, then allow to stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Roll balls into 5 to 6 inch rounds, then place 2 heaping tablespoons of filling on each round, stirring the filling each time. (Alternatively the filling can be divided into 12-16 equal parts). Fold the dough over the filling, then close by firmly pinching edges together into a half moon or triangle shape.
Place pies on a well greased baking trays, brush with egg, then bake in a 350 F preheated oven for 20 minutes or until pies turn golden brown. Remove from the oven then brush with olive oil. serve hot or cold.
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