Baked Burekas

This is my attempt at Baked Burekas, made with eggroll wrappers, filled with mashed potato.

My understanding is that burekas, a baked, filled pastry very popular in Israel, are related to Turkish börek, and were developed among Sefardi Jews in Turkey. They can be made with filo or pastry, and many recipes use frozen puff pastry. I have to be careful what I eat, so I was reluctant to use any commercially made dough/pastry, but didn't feel up to making my own. The alternative was to try with eggroll wrappers.

I don't usually like baked eggroll wrappers, at least the kind available to me. So, I was very happy when a YouTube video showed me the way: brush egg wash on the inside of the pastry, before filling and wrapping it up, as well as on the outside. That's what I did, it was fairly easy, and I liked and enjoyed eating the results. Yay, burekas! Gosh, it's been a while; I think I should make some again, soon.

Apple Strudel

Apples were mixed with lemon juice, brown & confectioner's sugars, and cinnamon. Pastry was from Moroccan Delight's Magic/Golden Pastry ("best dough ever" ) (May 2015 YT video), which they say can be used in recipes instead of puff pastry. What better way to try it out than with strudel?

I didn't worry this time about making any layers with the dough, just rolled it out, brushed it with some oil, and then rolled the filling, with some breadcrumbs, in it. Brushed the outside with oil, and baked it 30-40 minutes at 375 F until golden brown. I liked it better after a day or so in the fridge. A little confectioner's sugar sprinkled over it added the right amount of sweetness. 

Moroccan Delight Website, The magic/golden pastry the best dough ever

Moroccan Delight YouTube, The magic/golden pastry the best dough ever