This is a typical Sephardic Jewish dish, quite similar to 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. 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.
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
4 cups sesame seeds
Dough: Melt the margarine and mix with flour and salt. Add warm water until able to roll dough. Roll it, cut a leaf, and cut circles with a cup.
Stuffing: Mix all the ingredients. Put one teaspoon of stuffing on each dough circle. Fold in half. On top, spread yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds. Place on a well-greased cookie tray and bake at 350 degrees until golden (approximately 15-20 minutes). Serve hot.
Recipe selected from Beyond Milk & Honey, produced by the Embassy of Israel, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.
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