Easy Knit Recipe – aish.com

While Knishes often stick to the one (and in my opinion perfect) filling of mashed potatoes, Boureka is their edgy cousin that strays from potatoes and can be a blank slate for an assortment of delicious flavors. Learn more about the difference between bourekas and knishes here. Use your leftover mashed potatoes (or meat!) for a seriously easy knish.

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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions, cook for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Add the onions to a medium bowl with the mashed potatoes, pepper and sea salt. Put aside.
4. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each piece of dough into 6 squares.
5. Place about 1 tablespoon in the center of each square.
6. Fold the corners in to meet at the top of the filling, twist to seal into a round knish.
7. Repeat until there is no more dough.
8. Transfer to the lined baking sheet.
9. Brush with beaten egg.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.