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Borek con ripieno di formaggio feta

Cultural Context

Borek, a beloved pastry in the Balkans, has its roots in Ottoman cuisine, where it was a popular street food. Traditionally filled with meat or cheese, it symbolizes hospitality and is often served at gatherings and celebrations. Today, variations abound across regions, with cheese-filled borek being a favorite for its creamy texture and rich flavor.

BosnianBAmain
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
600 g flour
7 g salt
400 ml warm water
100 g melted butter
300 g feta cheese
300 g ricotta cheese
50 g parmesan cheese
sesame seeds

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can save costs.

1

Combine flour and salt in a bowl.

2

Add warm water and mix to form a dough.

3

Leave the dough for 10 minutes.

4

Divide the dough into 12 parts and leave for another 10 minutes.

5

Roll out each piece of dough and brush with melted butter.

6

Spoon a portion of the cheese mixture onto the dough.

7

Roll the dough around the filling to form a log shape.

8

Place the rolled borek on a baking sheet.

9

Brush the top with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

10

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

11

Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetpastry brush

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Allergens

dairyglutenegg

Also Known As

BurekBörek

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