Bourekas Recipes

BOUREK (MEAT FILLED PASTRY)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the lamb and stir-fry a minute.
• Add the onion, parsley, salt, pepper and cinnamon and cook over medium low heat til lamb is cooked through.
• Take one sheet of phyllo and fold both side to the center length-wise.
• Sprinkle lightly with melted butter.
• Place 2 heaping tablespoons of meat stuffing at one end of the phyllo.
• Press it out til it is about 4 inches wide and 1 inch deep.
• Roll the dough over and roll about 3 times.
• Sprinkle a bit more butter on the end and dab with egg to seal.
• Do this with the remaining meat mix and phyllo.
• Bake in a buttered baking dish in 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

EASY CHEESE BOUREKAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees F.
• In a mixer, add the flour and salt. Combine them together
• Add water and mix until a dough is formed
• Pour in oil and mix until combined
• Place the dough on a flat surface and roll until it's stretched a flat
• Whisk egg and add the cheese. Mix until combined
• For Egg Wash
• Whisk egg with a splash of water
• Cut out circles using the rim of a glass or round cookie cutter
• Add a teaspoon of filling into each circle
• Fold one end of the circle into the other creating an empanada shape
• Seal the ends of the Bourekas using a fork. If filling seeps out, just clean it up with a napkin
• Place Bourekas in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat
• Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle in the sesame seeds
• Bake for aproximately 15-17 minutes or until tops are browned and shiny

SPINACH BOUREKAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine dough ingredients, adding the flour gradually until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
• Form a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, saute scallions and garlic in oil. Remove from heat and let cool, then add remaining filling ingredients and stir to mix.
• Form the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten to be 1/8 inch thick. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each. Fold in half to make a half-moon shape and press on edges to seal. Place on a greased or nonstick baking tray.
• Brush with the egg mixture and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

CHEESE BOUREKAS RECIPE | COOK THE BOOK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Beat all ingredients for filling until smooth.
• Roll dough into a 1/4-inch-thick sheet. Cut into 5-inch squares. Put 1 tablespoon of filling in center of each square, fold diagonally to form a triangle and pinch edges together. Arrange bourekas with sufficient space between them on a tray lined with baking paper.
• Brush triangles with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
• Bake for about 30 minutes until bourekas are golden and plump and smell delicious.

EASY CHEESE BOUREKAS (DAIRY)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, mix the egg, cheese, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the puff pastry into 5-inch squares.
• Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling in each square.
• Dampen the edges of the squares with water, and fold in half diagonally to form triangular pastries.
• Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside.
• Brush the tops of the bourekas with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden, and the filling is cooked through. Serve immediately.

CHEESE BOUREKAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl, and mix in the cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• On a lightly floured surface, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 equal squares to give 12 squares in total. Beat the remaining egg with water in small bowl. Brush edges of each square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold pastry over the filling, and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

BOUREKAS

Steps:

• 1. Make fillings first which can be made a day or two in advance. Thaw the puff pastry/phyllo dough at least two hours out of the refrigerator in advance needing them. Preheat oven to 350 degrees before baking filled bourekas. Grease or line with parchment paper a baking sheet. On a lightly floured surface, cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 equal squares to give 12 squares in total. Beat the remaining egg with water in small bowl. Brush edges of each square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chosen filling mixture in the center of each square. Fold each square envelope style or into a triangle with a flat base over the filling, and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately. (They can be reheated but taste better when fresh.)
• 2. CHEESE FILLING #1: 1 eggs 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 pinch garlic powder 1 pinch onion powder 1 pinch salt 1 pinch black pepper Beat egg in a medium bowl, and mix in the other ingredients. (This particular filling can can be made in days in advance because of the egg ingredient.) Yield 12. CHEESE FILLING #2: 1/2 cup soft white cheese such as fresh mozerella in water 1 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese 2 tablespoont cream cheese 1 large or 2 small eggs, lightly beaten Salt and pepper Mash all ingredients with a fork or combine in a food processor. Yield is 12.
• 3. POTATO FILLING: 3 onions, chopped 1/2 cup schmaltz or oil or butter equivalent 2 cups fresh mashed potatoes (not instant) 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Saute onions in the fat or oil until golden. Blen with rest of ingredients. (makes enough for 30 bourekas so half the recipe, but keep the one egg, if making only 12).
• 4. BEEF FILLING: 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon schmaltz or oil 2 cups cooked beef (leftovers), or browned ground beef, processed in food processor) 1 cup mashed potatoes (not instant) 1 egg Salt and pepepr to taste Saute onions in fat or oil until golden. Mix with other ingredients. Yield is 30 so half if making onnly about 12 bourekas.
• 5. SPINACH FILLING: 1 lb fresh spinach 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese Salt and pepper Wash the spinach several times. Put them into a saucepan, cover tightly, and heat over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Drain in a sieve, pressing out any excess moisture. Chop fine. Add the other ingredients.

ISRAELI POTATO BOUREKAS (PAREVE)

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan or stockpot with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Cook uncovered until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Pass through a potato ricer or mash with a potato masher or wire whisk. Set aside to cool.
• If adding the onion and garlic, warm the oil (or melt the margarine or butter) in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the mixture into the potatoes.
• If you're not using the onions and garlic, simply add the olive oil, margarine, or butter to the potatoes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, beat one of the eggs . While stirring the cool potato mixture, slowly add the beaten egg. Mix well until the egg is totally integrated into the mashed potatoes.
• Heat the oven to 375 F / 190 C. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper . Fill a small bowl with water. If using puff pastry sheets, cut them into 5-inch squares.
• Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each square. Dip your fingers in the water and dampen the edges of the squares, then fold in half diagonally or vertically to form triangular or rectangular pastries. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside.
• Beat the second egg and brush it over the tops of the bourekas. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until the bourekas are puffed and golden.
• Serve warm and enjoy.