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Classic Turkish Börek (Su Böreği)
90 mintime
Harddifficulty
8Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
450 kcalCalories
18 gProtein
25 gCarbs
28 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

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.

Ingredients

Servings8
  • 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. 1

    Prepare the cheese filling: Crumble feta cheese and mix with ricotta, eggs, salt, and pepper.

  2. 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. 3

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter.

  4. 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. 5

    Top with remaining yufka sheets, brushing each layer with butter and milk mixture.

  6. 6

    Score the top layer into desired portions.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

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