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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a very traditional recipe Ingredients:
filo pastry ( i will add the recipe for that but you can use store bought) |
1kg ricotta cheese |
200g sour cream |
1/2 tsp salt |
3 egg yolks |
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten |
160g oil |
Directions:
1. Preheat 180 d C.
2. Filling: Beat cheese, sour cream, salt and egg yolks in a bowl and until well combined. Beat egg whites till stiff, fold through the cheese mixture.
3. Cut pastry into sheets to fit a 30x35 cm greased baking dish. Brush 2 sheets of pastry individually and generously with oil and place into the greased dish. Spread a thin layer of cheese filling onto the pastry. Repeat the procedure alternating pastry and filling until both have been used up. Brush top generously with oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Make a few holes in the top with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes. Cut into desired portions and serve hot.
4. Note: The filling may be spread onto the uncut buttered pastry and rolled into a roulade, then curved, if necessary, to fit the baking tray.
5. Suggestions: Burek can be made using a variety of fillings such as - grated nuts; lightly fried grated potatoes and leeks; fried spinach and mushrooms; fried spinach and onion; soft cheese and eggs.
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