Burekas

Description

This is a Jewish Sephardic dish which is quite similar to the Turkish "börek." Burekas can be prepared with various types of dough: strudel dough (thin leaves), rising dough or with types of prepared dough found in the market. This is a dish served on festive occasions, but also widely sold on Israeli street corners. To be tasty, it must be served hot and fresh.

Ingredients

Dough

• ½ lb. margarine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• warm water

Stuffing

• ½ cup cheese (feta)
• 1 cup cooked spinach
• 3 egg yolks

Garnish

• 1 egg yolk
• sesame seeds to cover

Directions

Dough

1. Melt the margarine and mix with flour and salt.
2. Add warm water until able to roll dough.
3. Roll it, cut a leaf, and cut circles with a cup.

Stuffing

1. Mix all the ingredients.
2. Put one teaspoon of stuffing on each dough circle.
3. Fold in half. On top, spread yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds.
4. Place on a well-greased cookie tray and bake at 350 °F (180 °C) until golden (approx. 15-20 minutes.)
5. Serve hot.