Byrek

Përbërësit

Ingredients

• 500 g filo pastry
• For cheese: 400 g feta or white brined cheese, 250 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 200 ml yogurt
• For spinach: 500 g spinach, 1 onion, chopped dill, plus the cheese filling
• 150 ml oil and melted butter, mixed

Përgatitja

Method

1. Heat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and grease a tray.
2. Mix the filling. For spinach, wilt it with the onion first, squeeze it dry, then fold it into the cheese mixture.
3. Lay half the filo sheets in the tray, brushing each one with the butter-oil mix.
4. Spread the filling and cover it with the remaining sheets, brushing each one.
5. Cut into pieces and bake 40–45 minutes until deep golden. Sprinkle with a little water and cover with a cloth for 10 minutes.

Tip: Byrek with a glass of cold yogurt is the classic breakfast.