Cheese and Thyme Burek Pastries

Ingredients

• 1 kilo flour, or less depending on the type of flour - about 8 cups
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• A small pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground mahleb
• For more successful pastries from Faten, here is manakish dough

Method

1. Put the dry ingredients in a deep bowl, then begin adding the liquids gradually
2. Add the warm water, then the milk, and finally the oil, and knead well until you get a soft, cohesive dough
3. Let the dough rest and rise for about half an hour
4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling as desired
5. You can prepare a filling of feta cheese or any other type of cheese with parsley
6. When the dough has rested, shape it as desired and fill it
7. Brush the outside of the dough with a little of the egg and milk mixture
8. Sprinkle the dough with sesame seeds or nigella seeds and place it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden
   Timers: 25 min