Turkish Borek Recipe

Step 1

Make spinach filling. Combine the spinach, onion, spices, and herbs in sauce pan and cook for 5 minutes, just long enough to warm and combine ingredients. Let cool and drain excess liquid.

Step 2

Make egg wash for pastry. Beat eggs and add in sunflower oil and yougurt. Set aside.

Step 3

Decide on layering technique, and start layering your yufka or pastry dough, brushed with egg mxture, then spinach.

Step 4

Brush the remainder of egg wash on top and sides of borek, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Step 5

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes, until browned.

Step 6

Remove from oven and serve warm.