Puff Pastry and Yufka Börek (Savory Layered Pastry) with Soda

In a bowl, mix 100 g kaşar cheese, 100 g white cheese, and a handful of chopped parsley together.

In a separate bowl, mix half a water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of milk, 1 egg, 1 bottle of soda water, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter together.

Grease the bottom of a square glass dish or baking tray with vegetable oil. Form the bottom layer by laying puff pastry sheets to cover the base. Tear 1 sheet of yufka (thin Turkish phyllo-like dough) over the top and pour the prepared cheese filling over it. Tear another sheet of yufka on top, then close with puff pastry sheets and cut into slices. Pour the milk sauce you prepared over the top. Bake in a 180°C (350°F) oven until puffed and golden.

Pro Tip

It will taste even better if you let it rest in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours or overnight before baking.

About This Recipe

Puff pastry is an absolute staple in today’s freezers. In fact, we sometimes even forget it’s in there! It’s exactly what you need for a sudden hunger crisis or an unexpected guest at the door. The process of making puff pastry from scratch is generally laborious and time-consuming, so quicker recipes are quite common: known as "blitz," "rough puff," or "blitz börek." Most of these recipes incorporate the butter into the dough rather than going through the laborious folding process, making it similar to a folded shortcrust. Despite being so tricky to make from scratch, puff pastry is a real kitchen lifesaver. You can create flavor explosions with puff pastry dough.

Especially if you feel like cooking isn’t really your thing, puff pastry can be your hero! Without needing to roll out dough or knead for hours, this dough lets you easily prepare delicious recipes. Today we have prepared a wonderful savory recipe using puff pastry. But if you’re craving something sweet, then our Chocolate Puff Pastry recipe is just for you. Enjoy!