Crispy, spiral-shaped phyllo pastry filled with creamy white cheese, baked until shatteringly golden and flaky.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: round tray
Garnishes: sesame seeds
Accompaniments: yogurt drink, pickles
Instructions
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1
Mix crumbled cheese with eggs and a pinch of salt.
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2
Lay out phyllo sheets, brush with oil.
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3
Spread cheese mixture along the edge and roll into a log.
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4
Coil the log into a spiral in an oiled round pan.
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5
Brush top with oil and sparkling water for extra crispness.
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6
Bake at 200°C for 30-35 min until deep golden and flaky.
Did You Know?
In Macedonia, burek shops (burekdziilnici) open at 5 AM to serve hot burek to early risers, paired always with a glass of yogurt drink.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- rolling pin
- round baking pan
- pastry brush
Garnishing
sesame seeds
Accompaniments
yogurt drink, pickles
The Story Behind Burek
Burek is one of the most widespread legacies of Ottoman cuisine in the Balkans. In Macedonia, the cheese-filled version (known as zelnik when made with greens) is the breakfast staple, sold in dedicated shops that are cultural institutions in every town.
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