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Albanian Byrek with Milk and Cheese
A variation of the traditional Albanian byrek, filled with a creamy milk and cheese mixture, often served as a breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a saucepan, heat milk, then add cheese, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- In a separate bowl, mix butter and flour to make a roux.
- Combine the milk and cheese mixture with the roux, then let it cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into desired shapes.
- Fill each pastry with the milk and cheese mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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