Borek: Layered Cheese Pie
A classic Turkish layered pie, Borek combines yufka sheets and feta cheese in an easy-to-prepare casserole.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 365 F (185 C).
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In a large bowl, melt butter, then stir in milk, salt, and pepper; microwave until warm.
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Butter a 9x13-inch baking tray.
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Combine crumbled white cheese, eggs, and chopped parsley in a separate bowl.
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Drizzle a small amount of the milk mixture into the prepared tray.
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Place a yufka sheet in the tray, then spoon 1/6 of the milk mixture over it. Sprinkle 1/5 of the cheese mixture over the yufka.
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Repeat the layering process until 5 yufka sheets and cheese portions are used. Cover the top with the last yufka sheet and drizzle with the remaining milk mixture.
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Sprinkle the top with sesame or nigella seeds.
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Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until browned and firm.
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Upon removal from the oven, sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of cold water, then wrap in paper or a towel. Allow to rest for 20 minutes before cutting.