Bourekas Bonanza
Bourekas are a popular savory pastry in Israeli cuisine, typically filled with cheese, potatoes, or spinach. This recipe for Bourekas Bonanza will guide you through making a variety of delicious bourekas to enjoy with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups cooked spinach, drained and chopped
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
- Place a spoonful of feta cheese, spinach, or mashed potatoes onto each square of pastry.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle shape, then press the edges to seal.
- Brush the bourekas with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 55 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Rolling pin Pastry brush
Serving suggestions
Serve the bourekas with a side of Israeli salad and tahini sauce.
Tips & tricks
For a flakier pastry, make sure the puff pastry is well-chilled before using.
Cost
$10