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Spanakopita Appetizers - serving suggestions

Pouches

Pouches Diagram

HOW TO MAKE FILLO POUCHES
1. Follow general directions below for handling Athens and Apollo fillo dough.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Layer 4 fillo sheets, brushing each with melted butter.
3. General guide (see steps 3A and 3B):
    A. 2 " squares will produce 15 pouches: Place 1 teaspoons of filling onto center of square.
    B. 3" squares will produce 12 pouches: Use 2 teaspoons of filling.
    C. 4" squares will produce 6 pouches: Use 3 teaspoons of filling.
    D. 5" squares will produce 2 pouches: Use 4 teaspoons of filling.
    E. 6" squares will produce 2 pouches: Use 5 teaspoons of filling.
4. Brush fillo from edge of filling to each point of square lightly with water.
5. Gather points of square and pinch together just above filling. (see step 5)
6. Brush small pouch with butter. Place at least 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet or baking pan and bake in preheated 350ºF oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Bake large pouches for 25 to 30 minutes.

TIPS
1. If you put too much filling into square, it will be very difficult to enclose it with fillo.
2. Freeze filled fillo for 10 minutes before baking to set the shape of pouch.
3. To make a fillo purse, cut circles instead of squares, gather way to top, spread top edge and tie with blanched scallion strips or other edible purse string. (see purse diagram)


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GENERAL FILLO DOUGH HANDLING DIRECTIONS
1. Allow fillo dough to thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.
2. Carefully unroll fillo sheets onto a smooth, dry surface.
3. Cover fillo completely with plastic wrap, then a damp towel.
4. Keep fillo covered until needed. Do not leave uncovered for more than one minute to avoid drying out.
5. Microwave butter until melted. This will give you a lighter and flakier pastry.
6. Brush each layer of fillo with melted butter, margarine or oil.
7. To prevent edges from cracking, brush edges first and then work into center.
8. Be sure to brush the last layer of fillo with melted butter.
9. Fillings should be chilled and not excessively moist.
10. Fillo may be rolled and refrozen to store when not in use.