Albania: Byrek Ose Lakror (Leek Pie) Recipe

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Albania: Byrek Ose Lakror (Leek Pie)
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Ingredients:

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb melted margarine
  • 2 small leeks
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup yogurt

Directions:

  1. Mix the flour, salt and water together and knead for five minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes, then divide in half. Roll out one half until thin and then butter. fold the sides toward the center, then butter again. Fold the dough in half lengthwise, then butter again. Keep going until you have a five-inch square. Then butter the top and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Repeat with second ball of dough.
  2. Grease a standard sized pie-pan. After 15 minutes in the fridge, bring the dough out and roll it until it is the size of a pie the pan. Lay it on the bottom, leaving about a half inch hanging over the edges. Now you are ready to make the filling.
  3. Wash and thinly slice the leeks (white and light green parts only). Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, feta cheese, eggs, salt, yogurt and melted butter. Then add the leeks and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie plate. Roll out the other piece of dough and top the pie with it. Crimp the edges or just roll the top up with the dough on the bottom. Brush with butter.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, or until top of pie is golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3660.27 Kcal (15325 kJ)
Calories from fat 1738.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 193.19g 297%
Cholesterol 562.12mg 187%
Sodium 11655.04mg 486%
Potassium 1313.8mg 28%
Total Carbs 395.23g 132%
Sugars 13.03g 52%
Dietary Fiber 43.19g 173%
Protein 88.67g 177%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 27mg 150%
Calcium 1589.6mg 159%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 317.4 Kcal (1329 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.75g 297%
Cholesterol 48.74mg 187%
Sodium 1010.66mg 486%
Potassium 113.93mg 28%
Total Carbs 34.27g 132%
Sugars 1.13g 52%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 173%
Protein 7.69g 177%
Vitamin C 1mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 39%
Iron 2.3mg 150%
Calcium 137.8mg 159%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 88.5
    Points
  • 97
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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