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Börek

Flaky Turkish pastry spirals filled with feta and herbs - golden, crispy layers hiding a tangy, savory center.

⏱️ Prep: 30min🍳 Cook: 30min⏰ Total: 60min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ hot

✓ vegetarian

⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🌾 Gluten, 🥚 Egg

Ingredients

1/2 packagephyllo dough(about 10 sheets)
8 ozfeta cheese(crumbled)
1/2 cupricotta cheese
2 largeeggs(divided)
1/4 cupfresh parsley(chopped)
2 tbspfresh dill(chopped)
3 wholescallions(sliced)
1/2 cupunsalted butter(melted)
1/4 tspblack pepper
1 tspnigella seeds(for topping)

📝 Make Ahead

Unbaked börek freezes well. Bake from frozen, adding 10 minutes to cooking time.

Instructions

Mix feta, ricotta, 1 egg, parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper until combined
Lay one phyllo sheet on work surface, brush with butter
Top with another sheet, brush with butter, repeat with 2 more sheets
Spoon 1/4 of filling in a line along the long edge
Roll into a log, then coil into a spiral
Place in center of greased baking dish, repeat with remaining phyllo and filling
Coil remaining rolls around the center spiral to fill dish
Beat remaining egg, brush over top, sprinkle with nigella seeds
Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until deep golden brown
Let cool 5 minutes before serving

💡 Pro Tips

Work quickly with phyllo to prevent drying. Brush generously with butter between layers for maximum flakiness.

📜 History

Börek has been a cornerstone of Ottoman cuisine since the 15th century. Variations are found throughout the Balkans, Middle East, and Central Asia, each region with its signature style.

Also pairs well with:

rakiwhite-winegin