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Spinach Cheese Bourekas

Cultural Context

Spinach cheese bourekas are a beloved snack in Israel, often enjoyed by families during gatherings and celebrations. These flaky pastries reflect the influence of Middle Eastern cuisine, combining simple ingredients like spinach and cheese wrapped in delicate phyllo dough. Today, bourekas are popular not only in Israel but also in Jewish communities worldwide, with various fillings that cater to diverse tastes.

IsraeliILappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1/3 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon salt
150 grams feta cheese
150 grams cottage cheese
salt (to taste)
sesame seeds
egg (for egg wash)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Mix 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup hot water, and 1 teaspoon salt until a pleasant dough is obtained.

2

Flour the dough and place it between two baking sheets.

3

Roll the dough as much as possible.

4

Remove the top baking paper and cut circles from the dough.

5

Place the circles on a baking sheet and continue to form more circles out of the dough.

6

In a bowl, mix 150 grams of feta cheese, 150 grams of cottage cheese, and add salt to taste.

7

Place half a teaspoon of the cheese filling on each dough circle.

8

Close the pastry and seal the edges with a fork.

9

Brush the tops with an egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

10

Bake at 180 degrees Celsius until golden.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowlrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheatsesame

Also Known As

Spinach Cheese PastriesSpinach BourekasCheese Bourekas

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