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Step 1
Whisk olive oil, milk, 1egg, yogurt, salt and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Add the chopped onion and cook until fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Add the spinach, salt and pepper. Close it with a lid. Cook it, in medium heat, until the spinach loses most of its volume, around 5 minutes. Give it a stir and turn the heat off. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Step 3
When it cools down, using a mesh strainer, strain it from all of its juices. Place it in a bowl, add the feta cheese and stir it gently until combined.
Step 4
Line a baking sheet (mine is 12Xwith parchment paper. Lightly spray it with vegetable oil.
Step 5
Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough and brush it with 3 tablespoons of the milk mixture.
Step 6
Repeat the same process one more time.
Step 7
Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough and spread the spinach-feta cheese filling evenly leaving 1/2 inch space on the edges and corners.
Step 8
Continue with placing 2 sheets of phyllo dough and brushing it with 3 tablespoons of the milk mixture TWICE.
Step 9
Place the last phyllo dough on top and brush it with 2 tablespoons of the milk mixture.
Step 10
Cover it with stretch film, place it in the fridge and let it rest at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 11
When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350 F. degrees.
Step 12
Slice the borek evenly as desired. Brush it with 2 egg yolks and sprinkle each piece with black and white sesame seeds.
Step 13
Transfer it into the oven and bake until it is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
Step 14
Serve immediately.