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Spanakopita with homemade dough and sesame seeds is the best!

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This version of spanakopita is my favorite! Does anyone know what its called officially? Ive seen a few version of spanakopita (triangles, with phyllo dough, and this version)

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Anyone have a recipe for this type of spanakopita?
 
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So, I have eaten Spanakopita with sesame seeds and I think it is delicious. It is a great treat because we have some members of our family who can't eat sesame seeds. I can eat them and I love them, so it is a real treat being able to eat them sometimes. Looks yummy!
 
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