How to Make Burek (Бурек) | Traditional Serbian Recipe | Make Phyllo Dough from Scratch

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

TVP is a cost-effective, plant-based alternative.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can save money and offer a healthier option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Make the phyllo dough by mixing 3 cups all-purpose flour, some salt, and water.

Knead the dough for 10 to 15 minutes.

Let the dough rest for 60 minutes.

Prepare the filling by washing and roughly chopping 4 bunches of fresh spinach and 4 cloves of garlic.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, then turn off the heat and let cool.

Mix in feta cheese, salt, and pepper into the spinach mixture.

Divide the rested dough into three sections and cover with saran wrap and a dish towel to rest again.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Roll out the dough as thin as possible.

Brush the rolled dough with melted butter or oil.

Place filling on the dough, fold, and roll it up to form a borek.

Place the rolled borek in a baking dish, brush with an egg wash, and bake for 40 minutes.

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