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Spinach Borek -flaky Spinach Pie Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Kutadkubilik / All my dishes 3 months, 4 weeks ago Börek is a common term for all pastries that use Turkish yufka i.e. phllyo dough. Depending on the filling, the shape and sometimes the region the term börek is preceded by a descriptive noun: kabak böreği (zucchini börek), ıspanak böreği (sp... More Prep:20m Cook:20m Servings:8	Kutadkubili
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Ingredients

20 phyllo dough sheets (1 packet usually has 40)or u can make at home

1 lb fresh or frozen spinach or fresh clean spinach

1/2 cup white cheese or feta

1 big onion chopped sauted with butter

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1/3 cup olive oil (I prefer olive oil, but others can be used too)

1 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

for home made borek dough

5 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees c)

1 cup yogurt

4 cups flour

2 teaspoons salt

Directions

Thaw phyllos according to the instructions on the package.

-Put fresh spinach in a bowl. Sprinkle a little bit of salt. Rub spinach leaves with your fingers until wilted. Drain excessive water. (If you're using frozen spinach, let it thaw first. Squeeze to drain excessive water. Sprinkle salt and rub spinach leaves with your fingers. Drain excessive water once again)

-Add feta, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to spinach ,sauted onion and mix well.

-In another bowl beat the eggs and add milk and olive oil. Mix well.

-Grease an 8 X 11.5 pan (or in a pan that's approximately the same size with phyllo sheets)

-Layer half of phyllo dough sheets in the pan by brushing every single layer generously with the egg+milk+oil mixture.(if u make borek dough yourself ..u dont need this mixture )

-On the 10th phyllo sprinkle spinach mix.

-Cut the 1 tbsp butter in to small pieces and sprinkle on spinach.

-Keep layering the rest of phyllos by brushing each layer with the mixture.

-After putting down the last phyllo, pour whatever is left from the egg+milk+oil mixture on top.

-Sprinkle the pie with black (nigella) seeds or sessame seeds or neither.

-Bake in a preheated oven at 390F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

-Wait for 10-15 minutes and then cut into square pieces.

if u wanna make at home,

borek dough:To make the dough:

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar add yogurt flour salt

ps:its nt form yet u can add 1 cup flour extra

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth. Let it raise until double in size.

When its doubled size cut to dough 2 pieces and roll the dough

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ttaaccoo 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Thank you for the 2 recipes!! very very nice. 55555555

foodinnewengland 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Mmm i have had this but never made it, thanks!!

midgelet 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Thank you- lovely!! a high 5 all the way from recipe to photo to description!!!

californiacook 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Beautiful! Luv Borek. Wanted to mention, one of my fave armenian restaurants serves the borek (w different fillings), & a Manti similar to the recipe you posted, but filled with meat (from memory). They also have armenian pizza & pastries, Pellmini etc. Great post! Don't know why anyone would give this less than a 5! Deserves a 10!!!

joe1155 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Sounds great. I really love börek. Eat them occasionally here in Germany.

fishtrippin 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
I love this! I may try the dough this winter, but for now I'll stick with phillo.Thanks for the post!^5

turtle66 3 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Another yummy recipe..keep em' coming...........................Turtle.

rhianna 3 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I have made the Greek Spanakopita many times. I will try this Turkish recipe next time! Thank you for all your many wonderful recipes, Kutadkubilik!

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