CHEESE POTATO BOREKAS

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These sound pretty good, though I haven't tried them yet. I found this recipe in the Chicago Sun-Times.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
1 cup margarine
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt
4 -5 medium white potatoes, cooked,peeled and mashed
1/4 lb asiago cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups farmer cheese
4 large eggs
1 large egg, beaten with
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Beat the flour and margarine together, using a hand-held or upright mixer.
  • Add the water, oil and salt and continue beating until well combined.
  • By hand, blend in any flour still remaining at the bottom of the mixing bowl.
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Combine the filling ingredients, using a hand-held or upright mixer.
  • Take the dough out of the refrigerator.
  • Separate into 24 equal portions.
  • Pat each portion of the dough into a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter and dust with flour.
  • Place a scant tablespoon of filling on on side of each circle.
  • Fold the unfilled portion over the filling.
  • Transfer borekas onto a non-stick baking sheet.
  • Crimp the edges with a fork.
  • Using a pastry brush,"paint" the top of each boreka with egg wash.
  • Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2488.1, Fat 160.3, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 536.4, Sodium 2056.1, Carbohydrate 201.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 60

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