SPINACH PIE (BYREK MI SPINAQ)

Spinach Pie (Byrek Mi Spinaq) image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 8-ounce package whipped butter
1/2 cup canola oil
3 bunches of spinach, stemmed and chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons of butter and oil mixture, as per directions
20 sheets prepared phyllo dough, thawed if frozen

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine butter and canola oil in a saucepan and warm over low heat until butter is melted. Stir to combine. Reserve two tablespoons of mixture for the filling.
For the filling: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, onion, egg, sour cream, yogurt, salt, and the 2 tablespoons of the butter-oil mixture, and mix well. Set aside until needed.
Use the remaining butter-oil mixture to prepare the phyllo dough. Brush butter-oil mixture onto a baking sheet and lay down 1 sheet of phyllo. Brush more of the butter-oil mixture on top of the phyllo. Continue to layer 9 more sheets with butter-oil. Spread spinach topping evenly over 10th sheet of phyllo. Top spinach with 10 more sheets of phyllo, brushing butter-oil on each layer. Turn up edges of dough and press to seal.
Bake spinach pie for 45 minutes, until top is golden and risen. Use a knife to check the bottom to make sure it is nice and crispy. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Slice and serve.