Borek Potato Pastry Recipe

Borek (Potato Pastry) Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Borek:

• 4 sheets of phyllo dough
• 1 cup of oil

For the Filling:

• 5 boiled potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1/2 cup of oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

• Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a suitable pan. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
• Add the tomato paste, salt, chili flakes, black pepper, and paprika. Sauté until the tomato paste’s aroma is released.
• Mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add the sautéed onion mixture and mix well until it reaches a mashed consistency.

1. Assemble the Borek:

• Lay the first sheet of phyllo dough on a clean counter. Brush it with oil.
• Fold all four sides of the dough inward to form a square.
• Spread a portion of the potato filling evenly over the dough.
• Roll the dough up tightly and cut it into even slices.

1. Bake the Borek:

• Place the borek slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Brush the tops with oil.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown.

1. Serve:

• Allow the borek to cool slightly before serving.

Bon appétit!