Burekasim

Description

This is a Jewish Sephardic dish which is quite similar to the Turkish "burak." (You can also consider it the Sephardic equivalent of the Ashkenazic knish.) Burekas can be prepared with various types of dough: strudel dough (thin leaves; most traditional), rising dough, or with types of prepared dough found in the market. Typical fillings include potato, soft white cheese, spinach (sometimes spinach and potato), and mushrooms. 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
• 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. Put one teaspoon of stuffing on each dough circle.
2. Fold in half. On top, spread yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds.
3. Place on a well-greased cookie tray and bake at 350°F (180°C) until golden (approx. 15 – 20 minutes.)
4. Serve hot.