Armenian cheese borek recipe for twelve
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These Armenian cheese borek cigars make 12 pieces for a party tray or lunch. They are baked rather than deep-fried.
Ingredients
Phyllo dough
12 sheets
Feta cheese
8 ounces
Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces
Large egg
1
Fresh dill
1/3 cup
Fresh parsley
1/3 cup
Unsalted butter
6 tablespoons
Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Sesame seeds
2 tablespoons
Lemon
1
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet. 2. Mix feta, Monterey Jack, egg, dill, parsley, and pepper. 3. Brush a phyllo sheet with melted butter and fold it lengthwise. 4. Add filling at one end and roll into a cigar shape. 5. Brush with butter, sprinkle with sesame, and bake until crisp. 6. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Who this list is for
These Armenian cheese borek cigars are for a party tray or lunch serving 12 baked pieces. This list suits anyone who wants crisp phyllo rolls with feta, Monterey Jack, fresh dill, parsley, and sesame seeds without deep-frying.
How to use this list
Start with 12 sheets of phyllo dough, feta, Monterey Jack, one large egg, dill, parsley, and unsalted butter. Check your pantry for black pepper and sesame seeds, then add one lemon for serving. Keep the phyllo dough and butter chilled until it is time to assemble the cigars.
What to skip
Do not buy frying oil because these cheese borek are baked rather than deep-fried. Skip pre-shredded cheese blends if you want the feta and Monterey Jack balance listed here. Do not confuse 12 sheets of phyllo with a full pound unless the package label confirms the sheet count.
What is on this list
You need 12 phyllo sheets, eight ounces feta, eight ounces Monterey Jack, one egg, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and six tablespoons unsalted butter. The list also includes black pepper, sesame seeds, and a lemon. Cross off pepper, butter, or sesame seeds if your kitchen already has them.
Before you go
Plan for 12 pieces when choosing a serving platter. Check phyllo packaging and cheese weights before checkout, then pick up the herbs and lemon fresh. Keep the pastry cold on the way home and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the baked borek.
FAQ
Who is "Armenian cheese borek recipe for twelve" for?
These Armenian cheese borek cigars are for a party tray or lunch serving 12 baked pieces. This list suits anyone who wants crisp phyllo rolls with feta, Monterey Jack, fresh dill, parsley, and sesame seeds without deep-frying.
How should I use "Armenian cheese borek recipe for twelve"?
Start with 12 sheets of phyllo dough, feta, Monterey Jack, one large egg, dill, parsley, and unsalted butter. Check your pantry for black pepper and sesame seeds, then add one lemon for serving. Keep the phyllo dough and butter chilled until it is time to assemble the cigars.
What should I skip or avoid with "Armenian cheese borek recipe for twelve"?
Do not buy frying oil because these cheese borek are baked rather than deep-fried. Skip pre-shredded cheese blends if you want the feta and Monterey Jack balance listed here. Do not confuse 12 sheets of phyllo with a full pound unless the package label confirms the sheet count.
What is on the "Armenian cheese borek recipe for twelve" list?
You need 12 phyllo sheets, eight ounces feta, eight ounces Monterey Jack, one egg, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and six tablespoons unsalted butter. The list also includes black pepper, sesame seeds, and a lemon. Cross off pepper, butter, or sesame seeds if your kitchen already has them.
What should I do before I go?
Plan for 12 pieces when choosing a serving platter. Check phyllo packaging and cheese weights before checkout, then pick up the herbs and lemon fresh. Keep the pastry cold on the way home and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the baked borek.
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