Burek is a staple in Albanian kitchens, loved for its crispy layers and delicious fillings. In this guide, we take you ...

Coils of flaky phyllo pastry are wrapped around a lightly seasoned filling of ground lamb and beef in these Bosnian pastries. These savory Bosnian pastries contrast crispy phyllo dough with a rich ...

Rolls of phyllo are formed into a cheese burek from Djerdan Burek. Photo: Melissa Hom In Bosnia, you can find burek bakeries on every corner. Burek, after all, is a staple of Balkan cuisine, familiar ...

To prepare the burek, start with the phyllo dough: in a bowl, pour the flour, salt (1), vinegar (2), and oil (3). Knead with your hands, gradually adding the water (4). Once all the ingredients are ...

In order to make hundreds of burek each day, you have to move quickly. These baked treats are produced en masse by just one person at the busy City Fresh Market in West Rogers Park. "We like to refer ...

Cutting into the burek at Blend’s in Dongan Hills. Photo: Alison Viana Cutting into the burek at Blend’s in Dongan Hills. Photo: Alison Viana Scrolling through TikTok recently, I came across a short ...