Bread Machine Spinach Feta Twist

Chilicat's Note:

From the bread machine list on Yahoo.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 twist

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (Feta with sun dried tomatoes or herbs are good also)
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or 3 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Spinach Filling

• 10 ounces fresh spinach (See Note)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 garlic clove, Minced fine
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup kalamata olive, sliced

Topping

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Measure ingredients in to pan in the order typed. Select Dough cycle.
2. Meanwhile make the filling. Wash spinach, shaking off excess water. Remove stems. Wilt in microwave, uncovered, at High temp for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring at half time. Squeeze out excess moisture and allow to cool. (if you use frozen make sure it is the chopped spinach).
3. In a medium size bowl, gently mix together the spinach, butter, garlic, parmesan cheese and oregano.
4. Remove dough onto a lightly floured surface, cover with a towel and let rise for 10 to 15 minutes. Roll out to a 18 X 15" rectangle.
5. Spread filling mixture on dough to within 1/2" of the edges. Sprinkle with Feta cheese and the olives. Starting at long side, Tightly roll up like a jellyroll. Pinch seams to seal. Cut in half length wise with scissors to prevent crushing. Twist the sides together with the filling facing up -- Like twisting 2 strands of rope. Keeping the filling side up place in a Prepared tube pan. (lightly greased pan).
6. Cover and allow to rise in a warm draft free area for 46 to 60 minutes. Or till about double in size. Brush with egg wash then sprinkle the parmesan cheese on it.
7. Bake in a preheated oven 375°F for 45 to 55 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
8. Note: To use frozen chopped spinach drain real well and pat dry on paper towels.

Reviews

[pattikay in L.A.]

This is a lovely bread. Ends up looking more complicated than it really is. Tastes just like you'd expect it to with these ingredients - if you're a spinach, feta and kalamata olive fan - this is for you! I baked it for about 30 minutes in a bundt pan and it turned out great. Don't be tempted to add salt - it's plenty salty with these ingredients! Thanks for sharing!

[Carrot Cake]

Great recipe! This recipe means 10 ounces weight spinach, because it shrinks down in the micro-wave. Makes fluffy bread, doesn't even need butter! Great recipe Chilicat! Salty enough for everyone, and really fills up! Love It!