Spread ingredients:

  • 1 package of phyllo dough, use 1lb #4 Apollo, usually 21-22 phyllo sheets
  • 2 eggs
  • 7 Tbsp oil (100ml)
  • 14 Tbsp kefir (200ml), if you don’t have kefir, use 5.3oz Greek yogurt small cup mixed with 3 Tbsp water
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Put these in a bowl and mix well.

Filling ingredients #1:

  • 1 egg
  • 10oz (300gr) crumbled feta cheese

Put these in a bowl, mix the egg first and then mix well after you add the cheese. Swirl around the cheese will crumble, don’t flatten with a fork.

Filling ingredients #2:

  • 300gr fresh spinach or 200g frozen. Don’t trim the fresh one. It’s OK.
  • 4 cups or 1l water

Put the spinach in a pot, 4 cups (1l) water and slightly boil for 5 mins. Drain good.

Mix filling #1 and #2.

Instructions:

  • Spread 1 sheet and add about 1Tbsp to 1 and 1/4Tbsp of the spread.
  • Add another sheet, add 1Tbsp to 1 and 1/4Tbsp of the spread then add about 1 1/2 Tbsp of the filling.
  • Slightly fold the edges on both sides if you want, but you don’t have to. It will eliminate some dry edges, but it’s optional.
  • Roll from top to bottom, then roll so it becomes curved like a snail. Place in a well oiled pan (4Tbsp oil) or even better a pan with parchment paper.
  • Do the same for the remaining sheets, you might have to make one with 3 sheets, it really doesn’t matter.
  • Brush the remaining spreading on top of each pastry. If you ran out, use a mix of 3Tbsp water and 1Tbsp oil to brush. Add optional sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake on 400F (200C) for about 20-25 mins, you’ll see the golden brown color.