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Su Böreği – Turkish Water Börek Recipe

Handmade Turkish water börek of blanched filo sheets layered with cheese.

Prep 50 minCook 35 minTotal 1 h 25 minServings 10Difficulty Hard

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Last editorial review: 16.08.2026
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Blanch the filo sheets

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Blanch the filo sheets one at a time for 20 seconds, transfer them to cold water and drain.

Lay the first sheet

Grease the baking tray with butter. Lay the first blanched sheet in it and brush with melted butter.

Layer with cheese

Spread the crumbled cheese over the sheet. Build up the remaining layers, adding the sheets one after another with butter between them.

Add egg mixture and bake

Whisk the eggs and milk and pour over the top layer. Bake at 185 °C for 30–35 minutes.

Cut and serve hot

Cut it as soon as it comes out of the oven and serve hot.

Chef's tip: It is at its most delicious on the first day.

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Last check: 16.08.2026

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