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Albanian Byrek with Cheese and Spinach

A traditional Albanian pastry filled with a mixture of cheese and spinach.

45 minutes6 servings
Albanian Byrek with Cheese and Spinach
Photo: BlerimBalaj · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, water, and salt to form a dough. Let it rest.
  2. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
  3. In a pan, sauté spinach, garlic, and onion until wilted. Mix with crumbled cheese and pepper.
  4. Place the filling on the dough circles, fold, and seal.
  5. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden.

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