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Turkish Cheese Börek
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Turkish Cheese Börek

Learn to make authentic Turkish Cheese Börek with crispy layers and creamy filling. This traditional Istanbul-style recipe brings comfort to your kitchen.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Pastry
Cuisine: turkish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the börek
  • 5 sheets filo pastry or lavash bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sparkling water soda water
  • 1 cup melted butter or oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
For the filling
  • Feta cheese
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Cut the filo or lavash into wide strips.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, sparkling water, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Grease a baking dish very well with butter or oil.
  4. Layer half of the dough in the dish.
  5. Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the dough.
  6. Spread feta and mozzarella evenly on top.
  7. Add the remaining dough.
  8. Pour the rest of the egg mixture evenly over the top.
  9. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes, until golden.
  10. For extra crispiness, carefully flip the börek and bake a few more minutes.
  11. Let rest slightly, slice, and serve warm.