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Cheese Börek (Peynirli Gül Böreği)

A flaky pastry filled with cheese, a traditional Turkish baked good.

35 minutes6 servings
Cheese Börek (Peynirli Gül Böreği)
Photo: E4024 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into 6-8 equal squares.
  3. Sprinkle grated cheese over each square.
  4. Fold the pastry into a triangle and press the edges to seal.
  5. In a small bowl, mix egg, milk, salt, and pepper to make an egg wash.
  6. Brush the egg wash over the top of each börek and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Brush with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and flaky.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

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