Coiled phyllo pastry filled with a rich mixture of fresh cottage cheese and feta, baked until gloriously golden and flaky.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: round pan, sliced into portions
Garnishes: sesame seeds
Accompaniments: yogurt, fresh tomatoes
Instructions
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1
Make dough: mix flour, water, salt. Knead until smooth. Divide into 8 balls, rest 30 min.
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2
Mix cottage cheese, feta, and 1 egg.
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3
Stretch each dough ball very thin on a floured surface.
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4
Brush with oil, spread cheese filling, roll into a rope.
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5
Coil into oiled round pan.
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6
Brush with beaten egg and oil. Bake at 190C for 35 min until golden. Rest 10 min.
Did You Know?
Sirnica is what Bosnians mean when they say "burek with cheese" is wrong; in Sarajevo, calling it burek will earn you a correction.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- round baking pan
- rolling pin
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
sesame seeds
Accompaniments
yogurt, fresh tomatoes
The Story Behind Sirnica
Sirnica is the cheese member of Bosnia's beloved pita family. The distinction between sirnica and burek is a matter of deep cultural identity in Sarajevo, where mixing up the names is considered a minor culinary offense.
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