Adana Usulü Su Böreği (Adana Stringy Cheese Börek)

Ingredients

• 12 sheets filo pastry
• 3 tbsp butter (melted)
• 3 cups melting cheese of choice (kaşar, mozzarella, cheddar, gruyere, etc.)
• 100 ml milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- How To Make Adana Usulü Su Böreği ---

2. 2

   Grate cheese or combination of cheeses into a bowl & set aside (use block cheese & grate it yourself for best melting effect)

3. 3

   Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a bowl & set aside.

4. 4

   Brush the base & sides of a 9 inch springform pan generously with melted butter & place 1st piece of filo then brush again with butter.

5. 5

   Place 3 more sheets of filo, brushing in between layers.

6. 6

   Take 2 sheets of filo, fully submerge them in water for 10 secs & place on top of the 3 filo sheets laid out earlier.

7. 7

   Sprinkle 1/2 the cheese mixture on top, followed by the sauce then the remaining cheese mixture.

8. 8

   Take 2 more sheet of filo, submerge in water for 10 secs then place on top of cheese & sauce.

9. 9

   Layer 4 sheets of filo on top (brushing after each layer) then fold over the excess dough over the top to neaten the pastry.

10. 10

    Pour the remaining melted butter over the pasty then bake in a 200 deg preheated oven for 20-30 mins until the top has turned brown.

11. 11

    Flip over the pastry & continue to bake for 10-15 more mins to brown it.

12. 12

    Set aside to cool for 5 mins, cut into squares then serve immediately.