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Turkey · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: This layered pastry is briefly boiled before baking, giving it a soft interior under a browned top.
Ingredients: Boiled yufka layers baked with white cheese, parsley, butter, eggs, milk, and salt.
Cultural note: The labor is part of its status: careful layering turns simple dairy, dough, and herbs into a special savory bake.
Common misconception: It is not just a dry flaky pie; the boiled dough gives it a tender, almost lasagna-like texture.

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