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Greek Yogurt Bourekakia

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These tender biscuit-like pastries are sprinkled with Greek cheese just before baking.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 52

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
11 1/2 cups grated kasseri cheese or Romano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Add butter, yogurt and 2 eggs and stir to blend. Knead with hands in bowl until smooth soft dough forms. Transfer dough to floured surface. Roll out to 12-inch square, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut square into 13 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 4 equal strips.

    Step 2

    Place strips on large baking sheet. Brush tops with yolks. Mix cheese and parsley in bowl. Sprinkle over strips. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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