Zelnik (Balkan filo pastry pie)

Name: Zelnik (Balkan filo pastry pie)
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1kg flour, plus extra for dusting; 1 tsp vinegar; 1 tbsp of oil; 1 tsp salt; 400ml of water; 250ml of butter, melted, (or 250ml of oil if you prefer); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 leeks, trimmed and chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 bacon rashers, smoked, chopped; 200g of feta, crumbled; 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped; 1 dash of oil, for frying; salt; black pepper

Instructions

Cook:2h

This classic Balkan filo pastry pie is known as Zelnik. It makes an impressive centrepiece for any table – a golden spiral of crisp filo pastry, holding a rich filling of vegetables, feta and bacon.

Updated at: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:34:28 GMT