SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE BÖREK

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So we continue the tradition and enjoy it with a glass of tea in the morning, every once in a while, when we want to have a "special" breakfast.♥

INGREDIENTS

• 10 Phyllo Dough sheets – thawed overnight (if using frozen)
• 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of skim milk
• 1 large eggs + 2 egg yolks – divided (one for the mixture – 2 yolks for the egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the filling:

• 20 oz. (1 lbs.) fresh baby spinach, washed and dried ( I used a salad spinner)
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt* see note
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (I used black and white)
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk olive oil, milk, 1egg, yogurt, salt and pepper in a bowl until combined.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Add the chopped onion and cook until fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Add the spinach, salt and pepper. Close it with a lid. Cook it, in medium heat, until the spinach loses most of its volume, around 5 minutes. Give it a stir and turn the heat off. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
3. When it cools down, using a mesh strainer, strain it from all of its juices. Place it in a bowl, add the feta cheese and stir it gently until combined.
4. Line a baking sheet (mine is 12X17) with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with vegetable oil.
5. Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough and brush it with 3 tablespoons of the milk mixture.
6. Repeat the same process one more time.
7. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough and spread the spinach-feta cheese filling evenly leaving 1/2 inch space on the edges and corners.
8. Continue with placing 2 sheets of phyllo dough and brushing it with 3 tablespoons of the milk mixture TWICE.
9. Place the last phyllo dough on top and brush it with 2 tablespoons of the milk mixture.
10. Cover it with stretch film, place it in the fridge and let it rest at least 2 hours or overnight.
11. When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350 F. degrees.
12. Slice the borek evenly as desired. Brush it with 2 egg yolks and sprinkle each piece with black and white sesame seeds.
13. Transfer it into the oven and bake until it is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
14. Serve immediately.