Bourekakia (Baklava 'cigars') Recipe

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Directions:

  1. For syrup: Cook all ingredients in saucepan over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves, then boil 15 minutes.
  2. Cool completely; strain.
  3. For filling: Combine walnuts, cinnamon and cloves.
  4. Blend in 1 cup syrup and whites (mixture should not be too stiff; add up to 1/4 cup additional syrup, if necessary.).
  5. To assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Cut phyllo into 5 x 8 inch strips.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use.
  8. Take a strip and brush it lightly with melted butter.
  9. Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of filling along narrow edge.
  10. Fold in sides 1/2 inch toward center; brush sides lightly with butter; roll up tightly.
  11. Repeat with remaining strips.
  12. Arrange seam side down on baking sheet.
  13. Brush with remaining butter.
  14. (They can be frozen at this point ï¿1/2 increase baking time to 30-35 minutes if baking them frozen).
  15. Bake until golden and crisp, 20-25 minutes.
  16. Cool completely.
  17. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 993.46 Kcal (4159 kJ)
Calories from fat 621.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.04g 106%
Cholesterol 81.34mg 27%
Sodium 436.15mg 18%
Potassium 360.69mg 8%
Total Carbs 80.11g 27%
Sugars 32.72g 131%
Dietary Fiber 6.12g 24%
Protein 22.65g 45%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 55.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 400.56 Kcal (1677 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.84g 106%
Cholesterol 32.8mg 27%
Sodium 175.85mg 18%
Potassium 145.43mg 8%
Total Carbs 32.3g 27%
Sugars 13.19g 131%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 24%
Protein 9.13g 45%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 22.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.8
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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