Bosanski burek - recept za sva vremena,

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, and homemade can save costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Make homemade phyllo dough by mixing 1kg flour with salt and warm water.

Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

Store the dough in a plastic bag at room temperature for at least 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Slightly brush the dough with oil or melted butter.

Prepare the meat filling with 1.5kg ground beef, onion, garlic, pepper, and salt.

Assemble the burek by layering the phyllo dough and meat filling.

Sprinkle the top of the burek with oil or melted butter.

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 250°C for about 20 minutes.

Move the burek to the lowest oven rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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