Albania: Just the Recipes
Albania: Fasulle and Freedom Lakror (Rustic Albanian Leek & Cheese Pie) Dough 3½ cups all-purpose flour 1¼ cups warm water 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil Filling 3 leeks, thinly sliced 1½ cups feta or Albanian white cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp olive oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead until smooth and soft (8–10 minutes). Drizzle with olive oil, cover, and rest for 30 minutes. Divide dough into 3–4 equal balls. Roll each very thinly (almost translucent). Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté leeks until soft and sweet (8–10 minutes). Season with black pepper and set aside. Lightly oil a baking pan. Layer 1–2 sheets of dough, brushing each lightly with oil. Spread leek filling evenly, then scatter crumbled cheese on top. Cover with remaining dough layers, brushing with oil between each. Seal edges well and brush top generously with oil. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 35–45 minutes until golden and cris...