Spinach and Feta Bourekas
Jul 13, 2024 03:33 AM
There used to be a Jewish bakery in my neighborhood where I would stop by and get bourekas on my way to work. Those flaky, buttery pastries stuffed with savory fillings were the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. I loved all of the stuffing flavors, but the spinach and feta ones were always my favorite. Unfortunately my spot closed, so I decided to make my own. As it turns out, with sheets of store-bought frozen puff pastry, bourekas are really easy to make!
Bourekas are a popular stuffed pastry in Sephardic Jewish and Israeli cuisine. They are made with puff pastry, filo dough (aka phyllo dough), or brik pastry (thin, flaky Tunisian pastry) stuffed with fillings like cheese, spinach, potatoes, and mushrooms. You can really experiment with your fillings, though — some popular modern bourekas are stuffed with spiced ground meat or pizza sauce and toppings. Regardless of the filling, they make the most delicious portable breakfast, addition to a brunch spread, or afternoon snack.
Bourekas also make a fun addition to any Purim celebration. During the holiday, it’s traditional to eat stuffed and triangular-shaped foods like hamantaschen (buttery triangular cookies), so these bourekas fit the bill!
Ingredients:
- 1 (14- to 17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (preferably all butter), thawed in the refrigerator
- 10 ounces frozen cut spinach, thawed
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon nigella or black sesame seeds (optional)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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