Börek With Spinach and Feta

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease the baking dish evenly with the softened butter.

   Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Butter

   Cookware: baking dish, oven, pastry brush

2. Step 2

   Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 piece Yellow Onion

   Cookware: frying pan

3. Step 3

   Add the spinach in batches and cook over medium heat until wilted and the released liquid has evaporated. Transfer it to the mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Spinach

   Cookware: frying pan, mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Add the feta, salt, and black pepper to the cooled spinach mixture. Stir until evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Feta Cheese, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

5. Step 5

   Whisk the eggs, yogurt, milk, and remaining 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil in the measuring jug until smooth.

   Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 60.0 ml Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Plain Yogurt, 180.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: measuring jug, whisk

6. Step 6

   Layer 225 gr filo pastry in the baking dish, brushing each sheet lightly with about half of the egg-yogurt sauce.

   Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Filo Pastry

   Cookware: baking dish, pastry brush

7. Step 7

   Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the layered filo.

   Cookware: baking dish

8. Step 8

   Cover the filling with the remaining 225 gr filo pastry, brushing each sheet with the remaining sauce. Brush any sauce left in the jug over the surface.

   Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Filo Pastry

   Cookware: baking dish, pastry brush

9. Step 9

   Score the top into 8 portions without cutting fully through the bottom layers, then sprinkle with the sesame seed.

   Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Sesame Seed

   Cookware: baking dish, knife

10. Step 10

    Bake at 190°C until deeply golden, crisp, and at least 74°C in the center.

    Timer: 40 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

11. Step 11

    Let the börek rest before cutting along the scored lines and serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, cutting board, knife