Kol Böreği (Spiraled Spinach and Cheese Pastry)

Name: Kol Böreği (Spiraled Spinach and Cheese Pastry)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons, vegetable oil, divided; 1 , large egg; 2 tablespoons, milk; 1 cup, finely chopped onion; 10 ounces, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 5 ounces, feta cheese, crumbled (1 1⁄4 cups); 24 (14 by 9-inch), phyllo sheets, thawed; 1 1⁄2 teaspoons, sesame seeds; 3⁄4 teaspoon, nigella seeds

Desserts or Baked Goods
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Middle Eastern
Vegetables
Eggs & Dairy
Eggs
Cheese
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By Erica Turner ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2024

This hypnotic spiral of golden, flaky pastry filled with spinach and cheese is an icon of Turkish cuisine.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1½ hours

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