Mastering Homemade Turkish Spinach Brek Pastry - Easy Rolling Pin Method for Beginners

Join me in my kitchen today as I go into the art of making a traditional Turkish Brek, filled with a scrumptious no-cook spinach filling! This video is ideal for anyone from beginners to seasoned cooks looking to master a delicious, homemade pastry.

In this detailed tutorial, I'll guide you through making Brek from scratch, focusing particularly on the dough preparation using a simple rolling pin. I'll demonstrate that if I can roll out this dough, you certainly can too it's easier than you might think!

We'll begin by preparing a fresh, uncooked spinach filling, bursting with flavor, perfect for our Brek. Then, I'll show you how to mix, knead, and roll out the ideal Brek dough. You'll learn the technique of layering the dough with starch to achieve that quintessential flaky texture and deep flavor.

Whether you're a lover of Turkish cuisine or just enjoy exploring new recipes, this video is for you. So grab your apron, rolling pin, and let's make some delightful Spinach Brek together!

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Ingredients
For the spinach filling:
About 600gr. spinach
1 medium to big onion
tsp each salt, black pepper, pul biber (chili flakes) (You can use more spice if you prefer a bit hot)
1-2 grated potatoes (optional) or about half to 1 cup crumbled Turkish white cheese or feta cheese
1/4 olive oil to drizzle over the filling
For the dough:
1 cup lukewarm water
half cup vegetable oil
half cup yogurt
1 egg (keep the yolk for topping)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
about 4+1/2 cups flour
for the layers to brush:
100gr. butter, melted
100ml. olive oil or mix of olive oil and vegetable oil
Also about 200-300gr. corn or wheat starch to roll out the dough pieces
For the egg wash
1 egg yolk
3-4 tbsp or leftover melted butter mix
2 tbsp yogurt
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