su böreği

Su böreği is made by layering sheets of dough that have first been briefly cooked in water. In the ministry’s cheese preparation, flour and eggs form the dough, which is rolled into sheets, boiled, drained and dried before being placed in a baking dish. Melted butter separates the layers, and the filling contains soft white cheese, parsley and eggs. The pastry is baked until its top is golden and cut into portions.^[1]

The filling and handling of the dough differ between regional preparations. GoTürkiye describes Çerkeş su böreği in Çankırı as a pastry with minced meat between its layers. Its sheets are boiled, cooled in salted water and arranged in a tray before baking. The regional account associates this version with festive meals and wedding tables.^[2]