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Turkish spinach börek
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Turkish spinach börek

Make Turkish spinach börek with crispy golden layers and a rich feta filling. 7 expert tips for the perfect homemade pastry every single time!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breads
Cuisine: turkish
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Filling:
  • Chopped spinach
  • Finely chopped onion
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Mozzarella optional
Layers:
  • Phyllo dough
  • Oil for greasing
Egg Mixture:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup sparkling water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix filling: combine spinach, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, feta, and mozzarella.
  3. Whisk egg mixture: eggs, milk, oil, salt, pepper, and sparkling water.
  4. Layer phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each with egg mixture.
  5. Add a layer of filling.
  6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
  7. Finish with phyllo layers and pour remaining egg mixture on top.
  8. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
  9. Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden.
  10. Cool slightly, slice, and serve.