Burikitas

Ingredients for Dough

• 1 C oil
• 1 C yogurt
• 4 C flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg ( for the top )
• Sesame seeds, black seeds or grated cheese ( for the top )

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients to receive a texture similar to a pie dough. ( You can use Food Processor )
2. Shape into walnut sized balls.
3. Knead each of them until smooth.
4. Roll each ball into flat oval shapes.
5. Fill each of them with full teaspoon of filling.
6. Fold them. Cut the outer edges with a cup or metal form to give half - moon shape.
7. Arrange them evenly spaced on a tray covered with baking paper.
8. Brush the top of the burekas with beaten egg.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds , black seeds or grated cheese.
10. Bake at 200 C for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

FILLING

 Option 1  - POTATO FILLING

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes cooked and mashed
• 250 - 300 gr feta cheese, grated or crumbled
• 1 C parmesan or gruyere ( Swiss cheese ) , grated
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes and cheese. Use a fork to mix the ingredients. Brake up large crumbles of feta cheese with the fork.
2. Add eggs one at a time mixing well.

Option 2  - EGGPLANT FILLING

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed or grated
• 1 large onion
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and cut  - or 3 Tbs tomato paste
• 3 Tbs oil
• 1 tsp salt , a pinch of pepper, a pinch of paprika
• 50 gr parmesan, grated

Directions

1. Cook onion in oil until  light brown ( tranclucid ).
2. Add eggplant, tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika 
3. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add water if needed.
4. Turn off heat when eggplant is cooked and there is no liquid.
5. Let it cool. Add grated parmesan. Mix well.