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https://www.southernturk.versust.com/recipe/buttermilk-borek-pinwheel
Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
Solo Servings
Buttermilk Börek Pinwheel
Flaky, buttery, and surprisingly easy to make in a single-serving size, this börek uses Southern buttermilk in the dough for an extra tangy twist. Perfect for a fancy solo lunch that looks Instagram-worthy.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets phyllo dough
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Preparation
Making börek for one seemed impossible until I discovered this pinwheel method. It's all the crispy, cheesy goodness of traditional börek without the commitment of making an entire tray.
Rolling Your Way to Happiness
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the feta, ricotta, buttermilk, green onion, parsley, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
- Lay out one phyllo sheet and brush it generously with melted butter. Top with the second sheet and brush again.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- Starting from one short end, roll the phyllo into a tight log. Brush the outside with more butter.
- Curl the log into a spiral pinwheel and place it on your prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top with egg yolk and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before diving in.
Solo Chef's Secret: Keep phyllo dough in your freezer. One package gives you enough for weeks of single-serving experiments.
Eat this warm with a simple tomato salad and a glass of cold white wine. This is solo dining at its finest.
