Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 190  C
Servings: 8
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

These flaky Savory Hand Pies with Spinach & Feta are a delicious blend of creamy cheese, sautéed greens, and golden pastry, perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or elegant appetizers. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, they make a great choice for meal prep or entertaining.

Ingredients
    For the Pastry Dough:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
  • 6 tbsp ice water (plus more if needed)
    • For the Filling:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
    Prepare the Dough
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips or use a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in cling film, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
    2. Make the Filling
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then mix in crumbled feta, black pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside to cool fully before filling.
    3. Roll and Fill
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 190°C. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 5-inch circles (use a bowl or pastry cutter). Place 1–2 tbsp of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over into a half-moon shape, press edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
    4. Egg Wash and Bake
  4. 4
    Place the hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with the beaten egg. Make a small slit on top of each pie to allow steam to escape. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
    5. Cool and Serve
  5. 5
    Let the hand pies cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or pack them for later.
Note

Make Ahead: These hand pies freeze beautifully. Assemble and freeze before baking, then bake from frozen (add 5–7 minutes to cooking time).

Storage: Store baked hand pies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

Variations: Add sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, or a pinch of chili flakes for extra flavor. Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard if desired.

Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter, vegan feta, and a dairy-free pastry dough.

Keywords: savory hand pies, spinach and feta, freezer-friendly snack, easy lunch, vegetarian recipe
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