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israeli bourekas

Israeli Hot Pockets & Bourekas

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Servings

18 Servings

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Spanish onion diced small
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg
  • Garnish: Sesame or poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Heat a large saute pan, lightly coated with evoo, over medium heat. Caramelize onion until golden brown. Add mushrooms to pan and saute until golden brown.
  • Add garlic, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes and continue sauteing for just a minute until garlic is fragrant. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool filling before proceeding.
  • Roll out dough just a bit to an even thickness. Cut 3-inch squares.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold square over to form a triangle. Crimp edges with a fork.
  • Chill bourekas for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk egg with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush each boureka with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until crispy and brown.