Recipe for Turkish Borek and Phyllo Pastry

This recipe shall be for the ones who always have been asking us for the recipe of filo (phyllo or yufka recipe) dough! Turkish Borek Phyllo dough is very easy to find in Turkey but here we prepared it by ourselves so that the ones that can not find it in their country can also have börek in their homes! In this video, you will learn how to make börek with minced meat as well. It is not a very easy recipe but its totally worthy.Start by transfering the oil into a big pot Add the minced onion, cook for 2-3 minutes with the lid on Add the ground beef to the onions roasted When the beef is cooked, add salt,black pepper and red pepper flakes To start preparing the phyllo doughs, transfer the flour into a large bowl Add the salt in Start kneading while you slowly add water The dough should be medium hard Cover it and leave for at least half an hour Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces Take them out only when you need, so it doesn't get dry Roll the dough untill very thin Place it into a greased oven tray (With a round tray it is easier) On the other side, for the sauce ...beat an egg Add two tbs. Yogurt And the restover oil Lighten the sauce by adding some water Pour 3 tbs of the sauce on the phyllo dough Brush the sauce all around the dough On the fourth layer, spread some the meat mix you prepared After the second layer, add some more of the ground beef mix Lay 4 or 5 more layers of dough, if you wish your börek with more layers, you should increase the cooking time Beat an egg with a tbs of yogurt Spread this all around the top of the börek On 200C(400F) pre-heated oven, bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is browned. Bon Appetit you all. :) Ingredients for Turkish Borek Recipe For the dough 2 cups whole grain flour and 4 cups white flour 2 tsp. Salt For the Filling 400 g (1 lbs) ground beef 4 tbs. vegetable oil 1 onion (chopped fine) 2 tsp red pepper flakes A pinch black pepper 1 tsp. Salt For the top 1 tbs. Of yogurt 1 egg Between the layers: 1 egg 2 tbs. Yogurt 4 tbs. Vegetable oil