Perfect and Easy Handmade Bosnian Pastry-(Oklavasız En Kolay Boşnak Böreği)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available and less expensive.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be made from basic pantry staples.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while being versatile.

Combine flour, water, and salt in a mixing bowl to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rest for a while.

Roll out the dough into thin sheets.

Melt the butter and mix with liquid oil.

Brush the rolled dough sheets with the butter-oil mixture.

Layer the sheets and add the filling of your choice (leek and feta cheese).

Roll the layered dough into a spiral or log shape.

Place on a baking sheet and brush the top with more butter-oil mixture.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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