Traditional Galaktoboureko Recipe

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Traditional Galaktoboureko
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  1. Pour the milk into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Remove from the heat. While you are waiting for the milk to boil, beat the eggs, semolina, and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until well blended. Use a wooden spoon to stir this into the hot milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it just starts to bubble. Remove from the stove, and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Brush butter onto 6 of the phyllo sheets, and place use them to line the bottom and sides of the baking dish. Pour in the semolina mixture, and spread evenly. Layer the remaining sheets of phyllo dough over the top, brushing each one with melted butter as you lay it on. Sprinkle a few dashes of water over the top. Use a knife to slice through the top layer of pastry in a diagonal pattern.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is golden brown. While the dish bakes, combine 2 cups of sugar, water, and remaining lemon zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and remove from the heat.
  5. As soon as the galaktoboureko is removed from the oven, pour hot syrup over it. Let it cool before serving. After it has cooled, store in the refrigerator. It will stay good for 4 to 5 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 377.03 Kcal (1579 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.42g 21%
Cholesterol 123.35mg 41%
Sodium 182.05mg 8%
Potassium 269.85mg 6%
Total Carbs 54.11g 18%
Sugars 33.08g 132%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 4%
Protein 10.27g 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 173.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.46 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.57g 21%
Cholesterol 51.19mg 41%
Sodium 75.55mg 8%
Potassium 111.98mg 6%
Total Carbs 22.45g 18%
Sugars 13.73g 132%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 4%
Protein 4.26g 21%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 71.9mg 17%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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