GREEK FETA & PHYLLO ROLLS

Ingredients

• 6 sheets phyllo pastry (#4), thawed and at room temperature
• 8 ounces feta cheese
• 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• jam, nuts, and/or dried fruit

Instructions

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   Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.

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   Notes on working with phyllo pastry:

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   Thaw out the phyllo pastry in the refrigerator...: Thaw out the phyllo pastry in the refrigerator at least 1 day before using

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   Allow the pastry to sit out (in its...: Allow the pastry to sit out (in its packaging) at room temperature at least 1 hour before using.

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   Take the pastry out of plastic packaging at...: Take the pastry out of plastic packaging at the time of use (not before) or it will dry out and crumble.

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   To keep the pastry from drying out while...: To keep the pastry from drying out while working with it, place a dry kitchen towel over it and then a slightly damp kitchen towel over that.

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   Slice the feta cheese into ½ inch thick...: Slice the feta cheese into ½ inch thick sticks.

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   Place the phyllo sheets onto a clean work...: Place the phyllo sheets onto a clean work surface and cut them in half lengthwise. Stack them on top of each other.

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   Drizzle some butter over the phyllo and place...: Drizzle some butter over the phyllo and place a feta stick on the bottom portion of the phyllo. Fold the sides over the feta and roll upwards.

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    Place on a baking tray lined with parchment...: Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

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    Continue filling the phyllo strips with feta and...: Continue filling the phyllo strips with feta and any of your favorite fillings.

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    Some good flavor combinations are:

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    Fig jam and chopped walnuts

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    Cranberries with the feta

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    Apricot jam and sliced almonds

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    Cranberry Holiday Jam and feta

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    Brush with the remaining melted butter and bake...: Brush with the remaining melted butter and bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 minutes.

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    Set aside and allow to cool slightly. About...: Set aside and allow to cool slightly. About 10 minutes.

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    Serve with Greek honey.