Where can you find Burek in the world?
Burek is made here in Croatia and also in many other Balkan countriesplus a bunch of other parts of the world in its various forms such as Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
How to make burek from phyllo pastry recipe?
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brown ground beef in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat; stir in allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer beef to a large bowl and stir in potato and onion. Unroll phyllo pastry and transfer 2 sheets to a work surface; stack sheets.
What’s the best way to make Burek in Croatia?
So, here is an easy to make Croatian burek recipe. Print Ingredients Burek Dough: 500g all-purpose flour (3.5 cups) 1 teaspoon of salt 300-350mls lukewarm water (1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups) Vegetable oil Burek Cheese Filling: 150 g cottage cheese (2/3 cup) 100 g crumbled feta cheese (2/3 cup) 1 large beaten egg
What’s the best way to cook Burek in the oven?
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brown ground beef in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Unroll phyllo pastry and transfer 2 sheets to a work surface; stack sheets. Bake burek in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
What kind of pie is a burek in Croatia?
Burek, also knownas bourék, byurek, pita, bourekas and cheese pie can be formed into horseshoe shapes, coils, cylinders or round pies and are variously eaten as appetizers or as a main course. No matter what you call it (or despute where it comes from), Croatian Burek is WAY betterthan any Australian pie I have ever had.
What’s the best way to fill a bureka?
Hold a circle in your hand and fill with 1 tablespoon of filling. Fold up the sides into a half-moon shape and pinch the edges closed to seal, crimping them if you like. Place the sealed bureka on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
Where does the food burek and Pita come from?
Burek comes from Turkey and means any food made from stretched dough and filled with meat, cheese, potatoes, apples and so on. Pita on the other hand also comes from Turkey and is food that is made from crumbled dough (prhko tijesto).