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Classic Albanian Triangle Byrek

Name: Classic Albanian Triangle Byrek
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups grated feta cheese; 1 egg; 1 tbsp olive oil

A traditional Albanian cheese-filled pastry, baked to a golden crisp with a flaky crust.

60 minutes6 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add milk gradually to form a dough. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out dough into a rectangle. Cut into triangles and fill with feta cheese.
Beat egg with olive oil and brush over the triangles. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Let cool slightly before serving.

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