Spinach feta bread

INGREDIENTS

For the bread:

• 250ml (1 cup) lukewarm water;
• 60g (⅓ cup) feta cheese;
• 1 egg;
• 3g (½ tsp) salt;
• 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil;
• 520g (4 ⅛ cups) bread flour;
• 5g dry yeast.

For the filling:

• 300g (2 ½ cups) thawed spinach, dried;
• 15g (1 tbsp) butter, melted;
• 1 garlic clove, minced;
• 30g (3 tbsp) parmesan;
• 1 tsp dry oregano;
• 60g (⅓ cup) feta cheese;
• Egg wash;
• Parmesan.

METHOD

1. In a large bowl whisk water with yeast, egg, salt, olive oil, and feta cheese. Add flour and mix to combine. Knead the dough for 10 minutes or until smooth. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.

2. For the filling mix spinach with butter, garlic, parmesan, oregano, and feta cheese.

3. Roll the dough on a floured surface forming a 45x38 cm rectangle. Spread the spinach filling on top and roll carefully.

4. Pinch both edges of your roll together and cut in half lengthwise. Twist the dough into a braid and set aside until doubled in size.

5. Brush the bread with egg wash and top with parmesan cheese.

6. Bake for 50 minutes at 190°C/375°F.