Spinach and Feta Cheese Börek – Turkish Borek Recipe

1. Prepare the Filling:

• Spinach Filling:
  1. In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Add the chopped spinach, and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Allow the excess moisture to evaporate. Set aside to cool.
• Cheese Filling:
  1. In a bowl, mix together the crumbled feta cheese, Turkish white cheese (or ricotta), beaten egg, and chopped parsley.

2. Prepare the Dough:

• Yufka Dough:
  • If using yufka, separate the sheets carefully.
• Homemade Dough:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. Assemble the Börek:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the dough or yufka sheets on a floured surface until very thin.
3. Place one sheet in a baking dish, leaving the edges hanging over the sides.
4. Brush the sheet with melted butter or olive oil.
5. Continue layering the sheets, brushing each one with butter or oil.

1. Spread half of the spinach filling evenly over the layered sheets.
2. Add a layer of yufka or phyllo dough, brushing with butter or oil.
3. Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough.
4. Repeat the layering process with the remaining spinach filling.
5. Fold the overhanging edges of the dough over the top to encase the filling.
6. Brush the top with more melted butter or oil.