Borek....FlakyButtery Layers Filled with Melty Cheese

• total time: 1 hour 1 minute

Ingredients

Perfect for any filling you crave, from savory to sweet.

Borek Recipe

Dough Ingredients:

500g bread flour

1g dry instant yeast

10g sugar

12g salt

300g warm water

For Oiling:

70g butter (melted)

70g oil

Filling:

Feta cheese

Mozzarella cheese

or substitute with your choice of meat, fruit, or chocolate)

Directions

Prepare the Dough:

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water in a large bowl.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare the Butter Mixture:

While the dough is resting, melt the butter and mix it with the oil.

Divide and Layer the Dough:

After resting, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into small circles.

Layer the dough circles in a bowl, spreading each one generously with the butter mixture in between.

Second Rest:

Let the layered dough circles rest for 15-20 minutes.

Shape the Borek:

Stretch each dough circle until it’s very thin and transparent.

Add your choice of filling (such as feta and mozzarella).

Shape the borek according to your preference.

Bake:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake the borek for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.