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35 mins

Cuisine

Albanian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

8 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~414 kcal
Recipe by Sonya Kitchen on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Pastry Sheets

    Open the package of ready-made pastry sheets. Roll them up and cut them into small strips, then separate them into individual pieces. Set aside.

  2. Prepare the Spinach Filling

    In a bowl, combine the spinach, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Press and mix the spinach well with your hands for a few minutes until it wilts. Add the crumbled feta cheese and mix thoroughly.

  3. Prepare the Milk Mixture

    In a separate measuring cup or bowl, combine the milk, eggs, 50ml of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. well until all ingredients are fully combined.

  4. Assemble the Burek

    Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread about one-third of the cut pastry strips evenly on the bottom of the tray. Pour a portion of the milk mixture over the pastry to soften it. Spread half of the spinach and feta filling over this layer. Add another third of the pastry strips, pour more milk mixture, and then spread the remaining spinach filling. Finally, cover with the last third of the pastry strips and pour the remaining milk mixture evenly over the top.

  5. Add Butter and Bake

    Place small pieces of butter evenly over the top layer of the burek. Preheat your oven to 180°C (approximately 355°F) (350°F (approximately 175°C)). Bake the burek for approximately , or until golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.

  6. Serve

    Once baked, remove the burek from the oven and let it cool slightly. Cut it into squares and serve warm. Enjoy!

Before You Cook

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  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and eggs.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • You can add cottage cheeseIngredient swap

    You can add cottage cheese (gjizë) instead of feta cheese for a different flavor.

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