Fresh out of the oven: Bourekakia me tyri.

Golden, flaky, and filled with the irresistible combo of feta and herbs—these little cheese rolls are the ultimate Greek comfort bite.

Perfect for brunch, snack time, or just because.Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside… and yes, one is never enough.

Tip: Enjoy them warm with a glass of cold Greek frappé or a hot cup of tea.

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Crockery & ingredients I love using—

find them all here: My Mediterranean Greek Pantry

4 to 5 cups all purpose flour

1 cup warm milk, 210g

1 cup sunflower oil

1 Egg, beaten

1 tsp instant yeast

1/2 tsp salt

Filling:

3 cups feta cheese, crumbled

1 tbsp olive oil

1/3 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 tsp dried oregano

2 egg yolks, for brushing

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sift the flour and place in a bowl with the yeast, salt and mix.
Pour in the oil , Egg and warm milk and begin to knead until the dough is soft and not sticky.
Let the dough rest and rise till double in size .

Cut dough into 5 – 6 pieces (of equal size) and form balls.
Roll each ball into a 10-12 inch circle (5mm thick). Cut each circle into 8 triangles.

Mix the ingredients for the filling.
Place a tsp of cheese mixture at the bigger end of a triangle, and roll the dough giving the shape of a croissant.
Repeat the rest till finished. Place bourekakia on a lined baking sheet
Apply egg wash and bake for 20 to 25 min, until golden.