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Cheesy Armenian Beurek

A delicious and flaky Armenian pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture, great for any meal.

55 minutes8 servings
Cheesy Armenian Beurek
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, milk, and salt, then add to the flour mixture.
  4. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into small circles.
  6. Place a spoonful of cheese in the center of each circle.
  7. Fold the dough over the cheese and press the edges to seal.
  8. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.

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