Turkish Borek with Cheese and Herbs
Description
Borek is a savory pastry or pie made from a flaky dough like phyllo and filled with cheeses, herbs and perhaps spinach or leeks, then finally sprinkled with seeds and baked.
Ingredients
4 phyllo sheets
4 eggs
2 c. Greek yogurt
¼ c. T. olive oil
Filling:
½ c. Feta cheese, crumbled
¼ c. Parmesan cheese
3 green onions, chopped
2 leeks, chopped
½ c. fresh parsley, chopped
¼ c. fresh dill, chopped
Topping:
2 T. nigella seeds
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 14x16 inch baking sheet.
Filling:
Combine all filling ingredients; set aside.
Egg Wash:
Mix eggs, yogurt and olive oil; set aside.
Layer a phyllo sheet in the baking sheet so that the sides are overhanging; brush top with the egg/yogurt mixture. Tear off the overhanging parts and place them on the phyllo sheet that has been brushed with the mixture so that they cover the first layer as much as possible. Brush the top of torn phyllo sheet pieces with the egg mixture.
Repeat with another phyllo sheet in the same way; brush with egg mixture; tear its overhanging pieces, place them on the top and brush with the mixture.
Spread filling evenly on the top of second layer. Place the third phyllo sheet over the filling; brush with the egg mixture; tear the overhanging pieces; place on the third layer; brush with the egg mixture. Finally, place on the final phyllo sheet; brush with the egg mixture; tear the overhanging pieces; place on the last layer; drizzle the remaining egg mixture on the top, spreading it evenly with a brush.
Slice into 25 squares; sprinkle top with nigella seeds.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden.
Remove from the oven; cover with a large, clean towel; let cool. This will keep it tender.
25 servings.