VID00654.wmv How to Make Borekas

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add vitamins and flavor.

Gather in the kitchen to make borekas with family.

Measure 4 cups of all-purpose flour and add 2 teaspoons of salt, mixing them together.

Pour in 1 cup of ice water, ensuring the meniscus is at the waterline for accuracy.

Add 3/4 cup of vegetable oil and mix with a whisk until it turns milky.

Combine the wet mixture into the flour using your fingers or a fork to create a rough dough.

Portion the dough into 42 to 44 small balls, each about the size of a little ball.

Roll each ball into a circle, keeping the edges thick to make forming easier.

Boil, peel, and mash 1 large Idaho russet potato in a bowl.

Add 10 ounces of parmesan cheese and 14 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the mashed potato.

Incorporate 3 eggs into the cheese and potato mixture, stirring until well combined.

Roll out the dough circles and place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle.

Carefully pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside the dough.

Twist the edges of the dough to create a decorative ripple effect.

Place the formed borekas on a baking tray lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Beat an egg and brush it over the tops of the borekas for a golden finish.

Sprinkle a little grated parmesan cheese on top of each boreka before baking.

Bake in the oven until golden brown, checking for doneness.

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