Bread Machine Spinach Feta Twist

• cup water↗1
• cup crumbled feta cheese (Feta with sun dried tomatoes or herbs are good also)1⁄2
• egg↗1
• teaspoons olive oil↗1 1⁄2
• cups all-purpose flour or 3 3/4 cups bread flour↗3 3⁄4
• teaspoons bread machine yeast↗1 1⁄4
• Spinach Filling
• ounces fresh spinach (See Note)↗10
• tablespoon melted butter1
• garlic clove, Minced fine↗1
• cup parmesan cheese↗1⁄4
• teaspoons dried oregano↗2
• cup crumbled feta cheese↗1⁄2
• cup kalamata olive, sliced↗1⁄4
• Topping
• egg white1
• tablespoon water↗1
• tablespoon parmesan cheese↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Measure ingredients in to pan in the order typed. Select Dough cycle.

2. 2

   Meanwhile make the filling. Wash spinach, shaking off excess water. Remove stems. Wilt in microwave, uncovered, at High temp for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring at half time. Squeeze out excess moisture and allow to cool. (if you use frozen make sure it is the chopped spinach).

3. 3

   In a medium size bowl, gently mix together the spinach, butter, garlic, parmesan cheese and oregano.

4. 4

   Remove dough onto a lightly floured surface, cover with a towel and let rise for 10 to 15 minutes. Roll out to a 18 X 15" rectangle.

5. 5

   Spread filling mixture on dough to within 1/2" of the edges. Sprinkle with Feta cheese and the olives. Starting at long side, Tightly roll up like a jellyroll. Pinch seams to seal. Cut in half length wise with scissors to prevent crushing. Twist the sides together with the filling facing up -- Like twisting 2 strands of rope. Keeping the filling side up place in a Prepared tube pan. (lightly greased pan).

6. 6

   Cover and allow to rise in a warm draft free area for 46 to 60 minutes. Or till about double in size. Brush with egg wash then sprinkle the parmesan cheese on it.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated oven 375°F for 45 to 55 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.

8. 8

   Note: To use frozen chopped spinach drain real well and pat dry on paper towels.