There’s something magical about gathering around the family table, especially when you have a warm, golden dish of Su Böreği waiting to be served. This traditional Turkish pastry is a delightful blend of delicate layers and savory cheese, perfect for special occasions or any time you want to celebrate togetherness and creativity in the kitchen. Each bite of Su Böreği is a comforting reminder of home, filling your kitchen with captivating aromas and bringing smiles to your loved ones’ faces. Whether you’re an experienced cook or exploring Turkish cuisine for the first time, this Su Böreği recipe is an irresistible treat worth every savory bite.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Skill Level: Intermediate
- 500g yufka pastry (or phyllo dough)
- 400g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Layer one sheet of yufka pastry in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, allowing some to hang over the edges. Brush the pastry lightly with the egg mixture.
- Continue layering yufka sheets, brushing each layer with the egg mixture, until you have used half of the yufka.
- Spread the cheese and parsley mixture evenly over the layered yufka.
- Continue layering the remaining yufka sheets, brushing each with the egg mixture, until you have used all the yufka. Fold over the excess yufka from the edges to enclose the filling.
- Pour any leftover egg mixture over the top layer, ensuring the top is well-covered and moist.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and crisp on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Make-Ahead: The assembled Su Böreği can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated. Simply bake when ready to serve.
Variations: Add a handful of spinach to the cheese mixture for extra texture and flavor. For a different cheese blend, try ricotta or mozzarella in place of some of the feta.
Storage: Store leftover Su Böreği in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Ingredient Substitutions: If yufka pastry is unavailable, phyllo dough is a suitable substitute. Just make sure to keep the layers moist with the egg mixture.
Serve Su Böreği with a crisp, fresh salad of mixed greens, cucumber, and tomatoes, drizzled with a light lemon vinaigrette. Complement your meal with a refreshing glass of Ayran, a traditional Turkish yogurt drink.
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