Israel

Israel #7 Bourekas (Cheese and Potatoes in Puff Pastry)

A friend forwarded a recipe for bourekas and I knew immediately I had to make them.  They’re of Turkish origin, (called boreks) and in Israel they’re commonly found in bakeries and as “street food”.   Pepperidge Farm puff pastry makes this recipe so easy to make.  The filling is simply mashed potatoes, feta and a beaten egg.  The puff pastry is cut into squares, filled, and then folded over to form a triangle.  The top is brushed with a mixture of egg yolk and a few teaspoons of water, then sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes and that’s it.  Since one package of puff pastry yields 18 bourekas I’ll be bringing them to my Friday night neighborhood happy hour in the fall.