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Galaktoboureko – Honeyd Greek Filo Custard

by baketotheroots
November 19, 2014
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    Filo dough, I have to be hone(y)st with you.

    I don’t like you. You are a bitch. Really.

    You are paper thin and break easily, you dry out fast and sometimes you stick together. When I use you for baking, I end up all greasy and half of the kitchen is covered with melted butter. I think we should take a break and only get together, when it’s really necessary. It is better for the both of us.

    Well… today we had to work together again – and I have to admit the result was quite good :) This greek dessert is sweet with a nice lemon and honey flavor – still warm absolutely delicious! The execution was a bit sloppy as you can see (the filo dough layer on top should be a bit thinner) – but it was still delicious ;)

    Galaktoboureko | Bake to the roots
    Galaktoboureko | Bake to the roots

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    For the cake:
    2 cups (480ml) milk
    1/2 cup (100g) sugar
    1/4 cup (40g) semolina
    1 tbsp. butter
    1/2 cup (120g) butter, melted
    3 eggs
    1 tsp. lemon zest
    1 tbsp. lemon juice
    1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
    30 (12×12 inch) sheets of filo/yufka dough

    For the honey syrup:
    1 cup (200g) sugar
    1/4 cup (85g) honey
    3/4 cup (160ml) water
    2 tbsp. lemon juice
    1 tsp. lemon zest

    Für den Kuchen:
    480ml Milch
    100g Zucker
    40g Grieß
    1 TL Butter
    120g Butter, geschmolzen
    3 Eier
    1 TL Zitronenschalenabrieb
    1 EL Zitronensaft
    1/4 TL Vanille Extrakt
    30 (ca.30x30cm) Blätter Filo/Yufka Teig

    Für den Honig Sirup:
    200g Zucker
    85g Honig
    160ml Wasser
    2 EL Zitronensaft
    1 TL Zitronenschalenabrieb

    Galaktoboureko | Bake to the roots
    Galaktoboureko | Bake to the roots
    Galaktoboureko | Bake to the roots
    Galaktoboureko | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Start with the custard: In a medium saucepan heat the milk over low heat until bubble start forming on the surface. Add sugar, semolina and the tablespoon butter. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly – takes about 5 minutes.

    2. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and mix with 1 cup of the semolina mixture. Pour mix into the saucepan and whisk constantly for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract until combined. Set aside.

    3. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175°C). Meld the butter. Cut 10 of the filo dough sheets into the shape of the tin you are using (that can bei either a round tin or a square or rectangular tin with 8 inches). Place underneath the pile of normal sized filo dough sheets. Cover with a slighly damp towel to keem them from becoming dry and brittle. Lay down one sheet of filo dough at a time on a flat, clean surface and brush with the melted butter. Lay the sheets in the cake pan so that the ends hang over the edge of the pan on all sides. Use the pastry brush to gently brush the filo dough sheet against the sides of the cake tin. Repeat with another layer of rectangular filo, but place it so that the edges hang off the bare side of the pan, creating a criss-cross. Repeat this with 20 sheets of filo so that the edge of the pan is covered with filo hanging off of it and you cannot see any bare edge.

    4. Whisk the custard to loosen it up a bit and pour it into the cake pan. Fold the filo that’s been hanging over the edges over the custard mixture. Be careful not to submerge it in the custard. You want it to lay relatively flat over the custard mixture, encasing it. Lightly brush the top with butter. Brush the cutted filo dough sheets with butter and place them on top of the folded sheets. Tuck the edges down into the pan with a spatula. Cut four small vent holes in the surface, so air can get out during baking. Prevents the filo dough from rising up too much. Bake for 55-65 minutes or intil the filo is golden brown.

    5. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan bring sugar, honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool down. Once the custard is finished baking, take out of the oven and pour the syrup on top of the galaktoboureko. Let soak in for 1 hour, then slice and serve.

    1. Mit der Füllung anfangen: In einem mittelgroßen Topf die Milch erhitzen, bis kleine Blasen aufsteigen. Zucker, Grieß und den EL Butter zugeben. Unter ständigem rühren und nur geringer Hitze andicken lassen – für etwa 5 Minuten.

    2. In einer Schüssel die Eier verquirlen mit mit einer Tasse des Griesbreis verrühren. Alles zusammen zurück in den Topf geben und für weitere 3-5 Minuten rühren. Vom Herd nehmen und Zitronenschale, Zitronensaft und Vanille Extrakt zugeben und unterrühren. Zur Seite stellen.

    3. Den Ofen auf 175°C (350°F) vorheizen. Butter schmelzen. 10 der Filoteigblätter auf die Größe der verwendeten Form zuschneiden (es kann eine runde oder eckige Form verwendet werden mit ca. 20cm Durchmesser). Die geschnittenen Blätter unter den restlichen Filoteigblättern platzieren und alles mit einem leicht angefeuchteten Küchentuch abdecken, damit die Blätter nicht austrocknen und brüchig werden. Ein Teigblatt nach dem anderen auf eine saubere, glatte Fläche legen und mit der geschmolzenen Butter bestreichen. Die Teigblätter so in die Form legen, dass die Blätter überlappen und die komplette Form bedecken und über den Rand überlappen. Mit dem Pinsel den Teig vorsichtig an den Rand der Form drücken. So lange wiederholen bis alle nicht zugeschnittenen Teigblätter aufgebraucht sind.

    4. Den Griesbrei noch einmal durchrühren, damit er etwas auflockert. In die Form füllen und die Filoteigblätter, die über den Rand ragen vorsichtig darüberschlagen – die Teigblätter sollten dabei nicht in den Griesbrei einsinken, sondern alles glatt umschliessen. Die Oberfläche und die zugeschnittenen Filoteigblätter mit Butter bestreichen und auf der Oberfläche platzieren. Die Blätter an den Rändern mit einem Spatel etwas nach unten drücken, damit eine glatte Oberfläche entsteht. Vier kleine Luftlöcher in die Oberfläche schneiden, damit Dampf beim Backen entweichen kann und sich die Teigblätter nicht nach oben wölben. Für 55-65 Minuten backen, oder bis die Oberfläche goldbraun ist.

    5. Während der Kuchen im Ofen ist, den Sirup vorbereiten. In einem Topf den Zucker, Honig, Wasser, Zitronensaft und Zitronenschale zum Kochen bringen. Hitze reduzieren und für 5 Minuten köcheln lassen. Vom Herd nehmen und abkühlen lassen. Kuchen aus dem Ofen nehmen, wenn er fertig gebacken ist und mit dem Sirup übergießen. Für etwa eine Stunde einweichen lassen und dann zuschneiden und servieren.

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    Galaktoboureko – Honeyd Greek Filo Custard

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    • Prep Time: 40
    • Cook Time: 65
    • Total Time: 165
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    For the cake

    • 2 cups (480ml) milk
    • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
    • 1/4 cup (40g) semolina
    • 1 tbsp. butter
    • 1/2 cup (120g) butter, melted
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 tsp. lemon zest
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 30 (12×12 inch) sheets of filo/yufka dough

    For the honey syrup

    • 1 cup (200g) sugar
    • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
    • 3/4 cup (160ml) water
    • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
    • 1 tsp. lemon zest


    Instructions

    1. Start with the custard: In a medium saucepan heat the milk over low heat until bubble start forming on the surface. Add sugar, semolina and the tablespoon butter. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly – takes about 5 minutes.
    2. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and mix with 1 cup of the semolina mixture. Pour mix into the saucepan and whisk constantly for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract until combined. Set aside.
    3. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175°C). Meld the butter. Cut 10 of the filo dough sheets into the shape of the tin you are using (that can bei either a round tin or a square or rectangular tin with 8 inches). Place underneath the pile of normal sized filo dough sheets. Cover with a slighly damp towel to keem them from becoming dry and brittle. Lay down one sheet of filo dough at a time on a flat, clean surface and brush with the melted butter. Lay the sheets in the cake pan so that the ends hang over the edge of the pan on all sides. Use the pastry brush to gently brush the filo dough sheet against the sides of the cake tin. Repeat with another layer of rectangular filo, but place it so that the edges hang off the bare side of the pan, creating a criss-cross. Repeat this with 20 sheets of filo so that the edge of the pan is covered with filo hanging off of it and you cannot see any bare edge.
    4. Whisk the custard to loosen it up a bit and pour it into the cake pan. Fold the filo that’s been hanging over the edges over the custard mixture. Be careful not to submerge it in the custard. You want it to lay relatively flat over the custard mixture, encasing it. Lightly brush the top with butter. Brush the cutted filo dough sheets with butter and place them on top of the folded sheets. Tuck the edges down into the pan with a spatula. Cut four small vent holes in the surface, so air can get out during baking. Prevents the filo dough from rising up too much. Bake for 55-65 minutes or intil the filo is golden brown.
    5. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan bring sugar, honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool down. Once the custard is finished baking, take out of the oven and pour the syrup on top of the galaktoboureko. Let soak in for 1 hour, then slice and serve.

    Notes

    • Enjoy baking!

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