Swirl rolls of all sorts and I have a special relationship ❤
For me, nothing tops savoury bakes and pastries when it comes to appetisers and snacks. These yeast-based savory spinach swirl rolls are super fluffy and filled with the classic spinach and feta combo - it is a recipe that is sure to be a hit with your guest or family!
Perfect for breakfast, brunch appetizer for parties or just as a snack on the go!
INGREDIENTS:
for the dough
6 cups all purpose flour
1 cup corn oil
1 cup strained yoghurt
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
1 tsp salt
For the filling
2-3 spring onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic
500g spinach, washed and roughly chopped
a pinch of grated nutmeg
200g feta cheese, crumbled
50g halloumi cheese
3 eggs, beaten
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dry mint
sesame seeds (optional)
METHOD:
for the dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and yeast
Add the milk, oil and yogurt
Knead by hand for 10 mins or with the dough hook in a mixer for 5 mins until formed into a ball
Put the dough back in the mixing bowl, then cover the bowl with oiled cling film. Leave to rise for an hour in a warm place
Meanwhile... make the filling
Place a non stick pan over medium to high heat
Add the olive oil
Coarsely chop the spring onions and add them to the pan, sauté until they soften
Tear apart the spinach with your hands and add it to the pan
Stir and sauté until all of its juices evaporate
Add the fetta cheese and halloumi cheese and cook for 5 more minutes
Add the eggs beaten and cook until the mixture combines
Add some salt, dry mint and pepper and the filling for the swirls is ready
Heat oven to 190C degrees
Line two baking trays with cooking paper
When dough is ready, cut the dough into six pieces and roll it out on a floured surface into rectangles
Spread the spinach mixture all over each rectangle (one at a time) and roll up the dough like a swiss roll
Slightly press the edges so it sticks down
With a sharp knife, cut pieces approximately 2 cm each
Lightly brush all over with the egg/milk mixture
Top with some sesame seeds if you like
Bake 25-30 mins until golden
Leave to cool in the tray for 5 min and then place it on a cooling rack to completely cool down
Tip:
For a flavour twist, try a different cheese. Any shredded cheese will work in this recipe
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