Description
Turkish Su Böreği is a traditional layered pastry dish made with sheets of dough, a savory cheese filling, and a unique method of boiling the dough before baking. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for breakfast or as a main dish.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 200 g Turkish kasar cheese or mozzarella, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Water for boiling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, water, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead until a smooth dough forms. Divide into 10 equal balls, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll each dough ball into thin sheets, dusting with flour to prevent sticking. Stack them with flour between layers.
- Boil water in a large pot and prepare a large bowl of cold water. Add salt to both.
- Cook each dough sheet (except the bottom and top layers) in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to cold water. Drain and lay on a towel.
- Grease a large rectangular or round baking tray. Place one raw dough sheet on the bottom, brushing with butter and oil mixture.
- Layer 4-5 boiled sheets, brushing each with butter-oil mix.
- Mix cheeses and parsley. Spread evenly over the layered sheets.
- Continue layering 4-5 more boiled sheets, brushing each with butter-oil mix.
- Top with the final raw sheet. Tuck in edges, and brush generously with remaining butter-oil mix.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of salty feta and melting cheese for best flavor and texture.
- Boiling the dough gives Su Böreği its characteristic texture—don’t skip this step.
- You can prepare and assemble ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
