Burekas

Jewish Sephardic BUREKAS are similar to the Turkish "burak." 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.To be tasty, they must be served hot and fresh.

• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1 cup cooked spinach
• 3 egg yolks

• 1 egg yolk
• 4 cups sesame seeds

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Dough: Melt margarine and mix with flour and salt. Add warm water until able to roll dough. Roll, cut a leaf, and cut circles with a cup or cut into square and make triangles.

Stuffing: Mix together cheese, spinach and egg yolks.

Put one teaspoon of stuffing on each dough circle. Fold in half. Brush yolk on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place on a well-greased cookie tray and bake in preheated 350° F (180° C) oven until golden, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve hot.

Contributor: Elinoar Moore

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