Honey Florentines

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Gradually add the ice-cold water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide the dough in half and roll out each half into a thin sheet, about 3 mm thick. Cut into triangles, about 10 cm long.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, and honey. Spoon a tablespoon of the filling onto one half of each triangle, leaving a 1 cm border around the edges. Fold the other half over to form a triangle and press the edges to seal.

6. 6

   Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Allow the florentines to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.