Galactoboureko I

Greek filled custard dessert. This is a very special Greek pastry.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 box filo
* 2 sticks butter melted
=== Custard ===
* 1 quart milk
* 5 eggs
* ½ cup farina cereal
* ½ cup sugar
=== Syrup ===
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ cup water
* ½ cup honey
* grated zest form a lemon or 1 tsp rosewater
== Directions ==
# First make the custard: scald milk and cool to warm.
# Add sugar and farina.
# Beat 10 minutes until fluffy.
# Beat eggs separately until fluffy.
# Slowly beat some milk mixture into egg mixture on medium speed and return all egg mixture into milk mixture and blend well.
# Slowly cook mixture on low heat, stirring constantly until thick, about20 minutes.
# Cool completely and chill.
# Mixture will be thick and creamy.
# Assemble: butter 6 whole filo sheets and overlap each in a buttered 9 x 13 pan so part of filo laps over edges of pan.
# Spread on all of filling.
# Flip edges of filo over to cover filling.
# Cover with 6 more buttered filo sheets and overlap and cover as before.
# Work quickly so filo doesn't dry out.
# Score ⅔rds through filo prior to baking.
# Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes or golden.
# Prepare the syrup by boiling all for 10 minutes.
# Pour hot syrup over cooled pastry.
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Category:Greek Desserts
Category:Custard Recipes
Category:Farina Recipes
Category:Locto Recipes
Category:Phyllo Recipes
Category:Rose water Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes
Category:Honey Recipes