Classic Turkish Börek (Su Böreği)
Traditional dish · Turkish
A traditional Turkish layered pastry made with thin, yufka-like dough sheets, cheese filling, and baked until golden brown. It's known for its flaky texture and rich, savory flavor.
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Ingredients
- Yufka dough (or phyllo dough sheets)10 sheets
- Feta cheese400g
- Ricotta cheese200g
- Eggs3
- Milk1 cup
- Butter, melted1/2 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Waterfor boiling
Steps
- 1
Prepare the cheese filling: Crumble feta cheese and mix with ricotta, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Boil yufka sheets one by one in salted boiling water for about 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and lay flat on a clean towel.
- 3
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- 4
Layer the börek: Place a few softened yufka sheets in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter. Spread the cheese filling evenly over the yufka.
- 5
Top with remaining yufka sheets, brushing each layer with butter and milk mixture.
- 6
Score the top layer into desired portions.
- 7
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
