Filled Pastry

Bourek

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    8 to 10

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Macedonia: The Cookbook

By Katerina Nitsou

Published 2021

  • About

Bourek is an institution in Macedonia. This filled pastry is found throughout the different regions and is known by different names. Depending on whether it is the tray-baked or coiled style, it is sometimes known as pita, kora, zelnik, or maznik. I have included the classic cheese filling, but fillings vary as well—you can find a variety of filling options (Bourek Plombi). The standard for a great bourek is a flaky, but