Italian Spinach Pie

• 400 g plain flour
• 4 medium eggs + 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 200 g butter, softened + 1 tblsp
• 75 g pine nuts
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 450 g frozen spinach, thawed
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 300 g ricotta
• 50 g parmesan, grated
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 3-4 tbsp milk

1. Mix flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup butter and 2-3 tbsp water. Knead until smooth then wrap in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 mins.
2. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a frying pan and sweat onion and garlic until soft. Add spinach and cook for 2 mins over low heat.
3. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Line a 10 inch cake pan with parchment paper. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll 2/3 into 13 inch disc. Transfer to prepared pan and press up edges to around 1 1/2 inch. Prick dough several times with a fork and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
4. Mix pine nuts with 2 eggs, spinach mixture, ricotta and Parmesan. Season and add nutmeg then transfer to pan. Make 6 wells in the filling and place 1 egg yolk in each. Roll remaining dough into an 11 inch lid and place on top. Cut off excess dough, firm edges, cut a hole in the center, brush with milk and bake for 30-40 mins until golden brown. Brush with milk again and return to oven for 20 mins. Remove and allow to cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pine nuts.

flour, eggs , salt, butter, nuts, onion, garlic, frozen spinach, breadcrumbs, ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, milk

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