Ingredients for Two-Cheese Puff Pastry Börek (Milföy Böreği)
- 100 g white cheese (similar to feta)
- 100 g shredded kaşar cheese (Turkish semi-hard cheese, similar to mild cheddar)
- 11 sheets square puff pastry dough
- 1 egg yolk
- Nigella seeds
- Sesame seeds
How to Make Two-Cheese Puff Pastry Börek (Milföy Böreği)
In a bowl, mix 100 g of crumbled white cheese and 100 g of shredded kaşar cheese together.
Lay out 11 square puff pastry sheets on the counter. Place the prepared filling in the center of each. Fold the top and bottom edges over to form a square, then close the side edges as well. Flip each parcel seam-side down and arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush with 1 egg yolk, then sprinkle some with nigella seeds and others with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) until golden brown.
About This Recipe
Puff pastry gets its name from the French term "mille-feuille," meaning a thousand layers. According to various sources, puff pastry was first used during the Roman Empire. Another view holds that this special dough was discovered by the culinary masters of Eastern civilizations.
The things you can make with this magnificent dough are endless — use it for sweet or savory creations alike. What they all have in common is their wonderful flavor, crispiness, and fluffiness. Today we've prepared for you a delicious Two-Cheese Puff Pastry Börek (Milföy Böreği) using two beloved dairy staples: white cheese and kaşar cheese. The combination of these cheeses is simply wonderful. But if you only have one type of cheese at home, you can also make an Easy Crescent Börek with puff pastry...
Enjoy your meal!
