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Traditional Turkish Çiğ Börek with Kaşar Cheese

A flaky, layered pastry filled with melted kaşar cheese, baked to golden perfection.

35 minutes4 servings
Traditional Turkish Çiğ Börek with Kaşar Cheese
Photo: E4024 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 equal squares.
  3. Place a small amount of kaşar cheese in the center of each square.
  4. Brush the edges with egg wash and fold into triangles.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Mix paprika, cumin, and salt, then sprinkle over the baked böreks.
  7. Brush with melted butter before serving.

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