Spinach, Pepper & Sesame Slices

INGREDIENTS (Serves 6)

◆ 225g plain flour

◆ ¼tsp salt

◆ 110g chilled butter, cut into pieces

◆ 3tbsp chilled water

Filling:

◆ 320g fresh spinach

◆ 320g roasted red peppers (from a

jar), drained

◆ 150g feta cheese, broken into

chunks

◆ A little milk or beaten egg, to glaze

◆ 1tbsp sesame seeds

1

Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs, then add the water to make a soft (not sticky) dough. 2 On a flour-dusted surface, knead lightly for a few secs until smooth. Wrap and chill for 10min. Preheat oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, Gas 6.

3

Cook the spinach in a large saucepan with a little water for 3-4min until wilted. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly, squeezing out excess moisture with your hands. Set aside. 4

Roll out the pastry thinly to a rectangle about 25x30cm. Arrange half the peppers along the central third of the pastry, top with spinach, then the feta. Finish with the remaining peppers. Season. 5

Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into diagonal strips and fold these over alternately from each side to give a plaited effect. Brush the surface with a little milk or beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 35-40min, until the top is golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cook’s Tip: Try using poppy seeds instead of sesame seeds.