“This borek recipe may be very straightforward to comply with. Even though there are only a few elements within the filling, the borek turned out tremendous tasty and flavorful. I used reduced-salt feta and I used to be very pleased with the consequence. The crispy edges have been my favourite a part of this recipe!” Tara Omidvar
Substances
9 tablespoons (4 1/2 ounces/125 grams) unsalted butter, or margarine, plus extra for pan
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly floor black pepper, or white pepper
18 ounces Turkish white cheese, reduced-salt feta, or goat cheese, crumbled
4 giant eggs
4 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
6 giant yufka sheets, or phyllo sheets
Sesame seeds, or nigella seeds, for garnish
Steps to Make It
1. Collect the elements.
2. In a big bowl, soften the butter within the microwave. Subsequent, stir within the milk, salt, and pepper. Microwave once more on excessive till the milk is heat however not scalding, about 30 seconds. Preheat oven to 365 F / 185 C Butter the underside and sides of a giant, ovenproof 9 x 13-inch baking tray.
3.In a separate bowl, toss collectively the crumbled white cheese, eggs, and chopped parsley.
4. Drizzle a spoonful or two of the milk combination over the underside of the ready baking tray.
5. Subsequent, take the primary sheet of yufka and place it in an uneven, wrinkly style to cowl the underside of the tray. Spoon about 1/6 of the milk combination everywhere in the yufka. Let it run into the cracks and crevices and across the edges.
6. Divide the cheese combination roughly into 5 components. Sprinkle 1/5 of the cheese combination over the yufka.
7. Now, do the identical with the following layer. Repeat till you might have 5 layers completed. Cowl the highest of your pastry fully with the final piece of yufka. Drizzle the final portion of the milk combination excessive, wetting all of it.
8. Sprinkle the highest of your pastry with sesame seeds or nigella seeds. Bake within the preheated oven till the highest is properly browned and the middle is agency, 35 to 45 minutes.
9. When your pastry is cooked, take away the pan from the oven and sprinkle 1 or 2 tablespoons of chilly water excessive, then wrap the entire thing in clear butcher’s paper or a clear towel. This helps to melt the highest layer. Let the pastry relaxation for about 20 minutes earlier than chopping it into squares.
Diet Info (per serving)
660 Energy | 41g Fats | 64g Carbs | 9g Protein
