Aerial view of Rozafa Castle above Shkodër and its rivers

Cheese pie

Cheese pie
Traditional food

Cheese pie

One of the most common everyday dishes.

Byrek me djathë is a traditional Albanian savory pastry made from thin layers of dough filled with cheese and baked until crisp and golden. It is one of Albania's best-known everyday foods, enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a quick snack, and is a staple in homes and neighborhood bakeries throughout the country.

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