How can I make traditional spanakopita with thick dough?

[kcixcy]

I've always preferred spanakopita with the thicker dough, and not phyllo. How can I make this at home?

 

[nm1999]

this is one of the best dough recipes i've found https://akispetretzikis.com/categories/almyres-pites-tartes/spanakopitakia

 

[Worldwide Greeks Editor]

I've always preferred spanakopita with the thicker dough, and not phyllo. How can I make this at home?

Thanks for stopping by!

Here is another spanakopita recipe to look at:
https://www.greekboston.com/food/pies/spanakopita-recipe/

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

You can use any homemade phyllo recipe that you have! I've seen versions with yogurt, others with just water. The key is to roll it out to the thickness that you want. On Crete, they make more of the turnover style like the recipe shared above from akispetretzikis. When I make a light, flaky version my recipe is very similar to this one: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/259481/homemade-phyllo-or-filo-dough/

 

[xmelissaa]

You can use any homemade phyllo recipe that you have! I've seen versions with yogurt, others with just water. The key is to roll it out to the thickness that you want. On Crete, they make more of the turnover style like the recipe shared above from akispetretzikis. When I make a light, flaky version my recipe is very similar to this one: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/259481/homemade-phyllo-or-filo-dough/

I love the turnover style, especially with sesame seeds on top

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

I love the turnover style, especially with sesame seeds on top

Agreed, it's delicious and different! It's also very east to make at home.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

You can even buy "country phyllo" in some places. This store bought phyllo tries to mimic homemade dough a little more. I am not sure where to find it, maybe at a Greek store? I haven't found it near me in a long time.

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

You can even buy "country phyllo" in some places. This store bought phyllo tries to mimic homemade dough a little more. I am not sure where to find it, maybe at a Greek store? I haven't found it near me in a long time.

I didn't realize it was possible to find the thick phyllo in stores! Very interesting.

 

[greek_ggirl]

I didn't realize it was possible to find the thick phyllo in stores! Very interesting.

Yes it totally is! Hard to find though, so I buy extra when I do