Spinach Börek with Whole Wheat Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Approximately 1.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 500 grams spinach
- 3 onions
- Half bunch parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika paste or powder
- Half teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil
Preparation
Mix flour and salt in a bowl and add water little by little to knead a dough soft as an earlobe
Wash and chop the spinach, massage it with salt and squeeze out the water
Chop the onions and sauté them lightly, then add paprika paste or powder and cook a bit more before cooling
Mix the cooled onion mixture with the spinach, add chopped parsley and black pepper to prepare the filling
Divide the dough into 9 mandarin-sized pieces and let them rest for 15 minutes
Oil the baking tray thoroughly
Roll out the dough sheets and layer them in the tray, oiling each sheet and adding filling every two layers with less filling on the first and third layers and more in the middle
After all layers are done, slice the börek, drizzle with plenty of olive oil and bake at 180 degrees Celsius until the top is golden brown
Tips
Use high-quality whole wheat flour and sift it before using for better results
Always use olive oil instead of sunflower oil to avoid a tough texture
For those without access to village flour, a mix of flours can be used but ensure it browns well
