Golden Feta Filo Pastry - Unwrap the Flavours of the Med

Experience the flavours of the Mediterranean with our Golden Feta Filo Pastry. This traditional Greek appetiser is both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, with its golden, crispy pastry and rich feta filling. Perfect for parties or as a delightful treat for yourself, this recipe is a testament to the delights of Mediterranean cuisine. In this post, we walk you through the process of making this delicious appetiser, sharing tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect golden feta filo pastry.

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Golden Feta Filo Pastry

Savour the flavours of the Mediterranean with our Golden Feta Filo Pastry. This Greek appetiser, golden and packed with feta, is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 24 pastry

Ingredients
  

  • 200 gram creamy feta
  • 12 sheets filo pastry
  • 2 tbsp lemon rind finely grated
  • 2 tbsp shredded fresh mint plus sprigs to serve
  • 2 tsp black sesame seeds
  • honey to drizzle
  • lemon wedges to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200/180°C (392/356°F) fan forced.
  • Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
  • Cut the feta crossway into eight 1cm (0.38 inches) thick pieces.
  • Cut each slide into thirds.
  • Place 3 sheets of filo on a work surface and spray each with oil. Cover remaining filo sheets with a clean tea towel, then a damp tea towl ( this prevents the filo from frying out.)
  • Cut each sheet in half crossway, then fold each piece in half crossway. Spray with oil.
  • Lay a piece of feta lengthways across one short end of piece of filo.
  • Sprinkle with a little lemon rind and mint.
  • Fold the end over, then fold the sides in and roll to enclose.
  • Place seam side down, on a prepared tray and spray with oil. Repeat with remaining filo pieces and sheets, feta, lemon rind, and mint to make 24 rolls.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bakin for 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
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