Greek feta crumbles at exactly 98°F body temperature, which is why it melts perfectly inside braided dough.
Feta & Red Onion Plait
Dive into a delicious veggie feast with this delectable Feta & Red Onion Plait! Flaky pastry envelops a savory blend of crumbled feta, vibrant spinach, and sweet red onion, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a stunning centerpiece at your next gathering!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Red onion finely chopped
- 50g fresh spinach leaves coarsely chopped (1.76 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 3 eggs
- 2 x 200g blocks of feta cheese (check it's a veggie one) (14.1 oz)ensure it's vegetarian
- 30ml milk (1.01 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 100g fresh breadcrumbs (3.53 oz)
- 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
- Oil for frying
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried Thyme (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Sheet of ready rolled puff pastry
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the red onion and fry on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Crumble both blocks of feta into a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh breadcrumbs, dried Thyme, chopped fresh spinach, honey, 2 eggs, and milk. Season with ground black pepper. Give it a really good stir, working the milk and the egg through the ingredients until it is all absorbed and everything is thoroughly combined.
- 3
Lay the puff pastry out on the worktop. Place the filling lengthways down the centre of the pastry - leave around a 5cm gap of pastry either side of the filling and around 3cm of pastry either end. Flatten the filling out a little and make sure it's evenly spread.
- 4
Starting in the top left corner cut 1cm diagonal strips into the pastry from the filling outwards. Tuck the ends of the pastry over the filling. Fold the strips of pastry alternately into the middle crossing over each other.
- 5
When all the pastry is folded up and the filling is encased, brush with beaten egg. Bake at 200C for 25-30 mins.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cool the caramelized onions to room temperature before mixing with feta to prevent the cheese from melting and creating a greasy filling that will leak through the pastry.technique
- ✓Cut pastry strips at exactly 1cm width and 45-degree angles because uniform strips create even tension distribution, preventing tears when braiding and ensuring consistent baking.technique1cm width, 45-degree angle
- ✓Preheat your oven to 220°C then reduce to 200°C when placing the plait inside - the initial high heat creates steam for pastry lift while the lower temperature prevents burning during the 25-30 minute bake.timing220°C to 200°C
- ✓Press feta filling to remove excess moisture before assembly because wet fillings create steam that makes pastry soggy and prevents proper browning on the bottom.technique
- ✓Apply egg wash in thin, even strokes moving in one direction only - overlapping or back-and-forth brushing creates streaky, uneven browning due to protein coagulation patterns.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Greek feta crumbles at exactly 98°F body temperature, which is why it melts perfectly inside braided dough.
Feta & Red Onion Plait
Dive into a delicious veggie feast with this delectable Feta & Red Onion Plait! Flaky pastry envelops a savory blend of crumbled feta, vibrant spinach, and sweet red onion, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a stunning centerpiece at your next gathering!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Red onion finely chopped
- 50g fresh spinach leaves coarsely chopped (1.76 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 3 eggs
- 2 x 200g blocks of feta cheese (check it's a veggie one) (14.1 oz)ensure it's vegetarian
- 30ml milk (1.01 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 100g fresh breadcrumbs (3.53 oz)
- 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
- Oil for frying
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried Thyme (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Sheet of ready rolled puff pastry
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the red onion and fry on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Crumble both blocks of feta into a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh breadcrumbs, dried Thyme, chopped fresh spinach, honey, 2 eggs, and milk. Season with ground black pepper. Give it a really good stir, working the milk and the egg through the ingredients until it is all absorbed and everything is thoroughly combined.
- 3
Lay the puff pastry out on the worktop. Place the filling lengthways down the centre of the pastry - leave around a 5cm gap of pastry either side of the filling and around 3cm of pastry either end. Flatten the filling out a little and make sure it's evenly spread.
- 4
Starting in the top left corner cut 1cm diagonal strips into the pastry from the filling outwards. Tuck the ends of the pastry over the filling. Fold the strips of pastry alternately into the middle crossing over each other.
- 5
When all the pastry is folded up and the filling is encased, brush with beaten egg. Bake at 200C for 25-30 mins.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cool the caramelized onions to room temperature before mixing with feta to prevent the cheese from melting and creating a greasy filling that will leak through the pastry.technique
- ✓Cut pastry strips at exactly 1cm width and 45-degree angles because uniform strips create even tension distribution, preventing tears when braiding and ensuring consistent baking.technique1cm width, 45-degree angle
- ✓Preheat your oven to 220°C then reduce to 200°C when placing the plait inside - the initial high heat creates steam for pastry lift while the lower temperature prevents burning during the 25-30 minute bake.timing220°C to 200°C
- ✓Press feta filling to remove excess moisture before assembly because wet fillings create steam that makes pastry soggy and prevents proper browning on the bottom.technique
- ✓Apply egg wash in thin, even strokes moving in one direction only - overlapping or back-and-forth brushing creates streaky, uneven browning due to protein coagulation patterns.technique