Baked Borek Recipe
Filo dough stuffed with a choice of feta cheese and parsley, ground lamb or spinach sautéed.
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Ingredients
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Filling Options
Borek Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Prepare Feta and Parsley Filling
In a bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Mix well and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Prepare Spinach Filling
In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, then add fresh spinach. Sauté until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper. Let cool.
Borek Assembly and Baking
- 4
Prepare Filo Dough
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Unroll the filo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- 5
Assemble Borek
Take one sheet of filo dough, brush it lightly with melted butter. Place a second sheet on top and brush again. Repeat this for about 4-5 sheets. Add your choice of filling (feta and parsley, ground lamb, or sautéed spinach) along one edge of the dough. Roll it up from the filled edge to form a log, then coil it into a spiral shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Final Touch
Brush the top of the borek with more melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
