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Classic Albanian Byrek

Name: Classic Albanian Byrek
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 400 g flour; 200 ml warm water; 100 g butter; 500 g ground beef; 300 g feta cheese; 1 onion

A flaky, layered pastry with a savory meat and cheese filling

65 minutes5 servings

Method

Mix flour, water, and butter to make a dough
Knead and let rest for 25 minutes
Sauté onion and mix with ground beef
Layer dough and filling, then bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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