Sigara Böreği (Cheese Rolls) with Feta and Dill

Crispy, cigar-shaped pastries filled with a flavorful mixture of feta cheese and fresh dill. A popular Turkish appetizer or snack, perfect for sharing.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

1080 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.60/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4sheetsYufka pastry sheets(Available in Turkish or Middle Eastern grocery stores. You can substitute with filo pastry, but adjust baking time as needed.)

£2.50

200gFeta cheese(Crumbled)

£2.75

2tablespoonsFresh dill(Finely chopped)

£0.60

1largeEgg(Beaten, for egg wash)

£0.30

2tablespoonsOlive oil(For brushing)

£0.20

to tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame seeds (optional)(For garnish)

Total Cost

£6.40

£1.60 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, and black pepper. Mix well.
3.
Lay one yufka sheet flat on a clean surface. Brush lightly with olive oil.
4.
Cut the yufka sheet into 4 equal triangles.
5.
Place a small amount of the feta cheese mixture (about 1 tablespoon) along the wide edge of each triangle.
6.
Fold the two sides of the triangle inwards, then roll it up tightly from the wide edge to the tip, forming a cigar shape.
7.
Repeat steps 3-6 with the remaining yufka sheets and cheese filling.
8.
Place the sigara böreği seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
9.
Brush the pastries with beaten egg wash to give them a golden color.
10.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
11.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
12.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

1080 kcal / 4519 kJ

Carbs

48g

18% of RDA

Fat

78g

111% of RDA

Protein

58g

116% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

2100 mg

91% of RDA

Saturated Fat

40 g

200% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If using filo pastry, you may need to brush each layer with melted butter or olive oil for a flakier texture.

Don't overfill the pastries, as they might burst during baking.

For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the feta cheese mixture.

Serve warm as an appetizer or snack, with a side of plain yogurt or a tomato sauce for dipping (optional).

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

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