Albania Byrek Ose Lakror Leek Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Albania Byrek Ose Lakror Leek Pie

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 4-5 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
• 2 large leeks, thinly sliced
• 15 ounces cottage cheese
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup plain yogurt

How to Make Albania Byrek Ose Lakror Leek Pie

1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup warm water until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Let the dough rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
3. Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half into a thin, 12-inch circle. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
4. Fold the sides toward the center, then brush with another tablespoon of butter.
5. Fold the dough in half lengthwise, and brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
6. Repeat folding and buttering until you have a 5-inch square. Butter the top generously and cover with plastic wrap.
7. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
8. Repeat steps 3-7 with the second half of the dough.
9. Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
10. After 15 minutes, roll out one dough square to fit the pie pan, leaving a ½-inch overhang.
11. Carefully place the dough in the pie pan.
12. Prepare the filling: Wash and thinly slice 2 large leeks. Set aside.
13. In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces cottage cheese, 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, 2 large eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Gently mix in the sliced leeks.
14. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
15. Roll out the second dough square and place it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal, or simply tuck the edges under.
16. Brush the top crust with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
17. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.