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Flaky Cheese Rolls

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Flaky Cheese RollsQuentin Bacon

Yufka (Turkish pastry sheets) are sold at Middle Eastern markets and online at bestturkishfood.com. Phyllo pastry can also be used. Unlike in many recipes, the pastry here isn't brushed with butter.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 16 rolls

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
16 wedge-shaped yufka sheets with 10-inch-long sides (from 12- to 16-ounce package) or 14x9-inch sheets phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
Vegetable oil or olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix cheese and parsley in medium bowl. Season filling with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    If using yufka, place 1 sheet on work surface; keep remaining sheets covered with plastic and damp towel. Shape 1 tablespoon filling into 4- to 5-inch log, 1 inch in from rounded side of wedge. Fold sides in over filling. Starting at filling end, roll toward pointed end, moisten end, and seal, forming cigar. (If using phyllo, shape 1 tablespoon filling into log, 1 inch in from 1 short side. Fold long sides in. Starting at filling end, roll toward opposite end, moisten end, and seal.) Place cigar on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry. Cover with plastic. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Chill.

    Step 3

    Pour oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, fry pastries until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for yufka and 1 1/2 minutes per side for phyllo. Drain on paper towels; serve.

TagsPastriesSavory Pie and TartTurkishMiddle EasternFetaCheeseDairyParsleyHerbs & SpicesPhyllo DoughStarterSnackDinnerVegetarianNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerDeep FryRamadanBon Appétit

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