Sephardi Flaky Cheese Rolls Recipes

FLAKY CHEESE ROLLS

Steps:

• Mix cheese and parsley in medium bowl. Season filling with salt and pepper.
• If using yufka, place 1 sheet on work surface; keep remaining sheets covered with plastic and damp towel. Shape 1 tablespoon filling into 4- to 5-inch log, 1 inch in from rounded side of wedge. Fold sides in over filling. Starting at filling end, roll toward pointed end, moisten end, and seal, forming cigar. (If using phyllo, shape 1 tablespoon filling into log, 1 inch in from 1 short side. Fold long sides in. Starting at filling end, roll toward opposite end, moisten end, and seal.) Place cigar on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry. Cover with plastic. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Chill.
• Pour oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, fry pastries until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for yufka and 1 1/2 minutes per side for phyllo. Drain on paper towels; serve.

JILL'S FLAKY CHEESE ROLLS

Steps:

• Unroll croissant dough and cut into squares (if you bought the kind that is pre-cut into triangles then form squares by "glueing" two of them together with a little water).
• Spread cream cheese as thickly as you want onto the dough and sprinkle chives on top.
• Roll dough up like a jelly roll (rolling it in a crescent shape will make the cheese run out while baking). Pinch the edges closed if you want. Bake according to directions on dough package.
• Serve to hungry guests.

SEPHARDI FLAKY CHEESE ROLLS

Steps:

• Spread evenly the crumbled feta on the first piece of dough.
• Cover with the second piece, then add shredded yellow cheese.
• Roll carefully.
• With a sharp knife cut the roll approximately every inch.
• Hold each piece between the palms of your hands and make a slight rotary movement to seal the pastry.
• Place on a non-stick pan and bake in a medium oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.