Feta and Walnut Phyllo Rolls

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Blend feta, walnuts, Aleppo flakes, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until a ball begins to form.

3. 3

   Form into 27 (1-inch) balls, then roll balls into 2 1/2-inch logs.

4. 4

   Leave phyllo sheets stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds, then stack thirds into 1 pile.

5. 5

   Cover with plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel.

6. 6

   Place 1 sheet of phyllo with a short end nearest you on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered) and brush with butter.

7. 7

   Place a feta log in center of phyllo sheet parallel to short end.

8. 8

   Fold phyllo in half, enclosing log, and brush with butter.

9. 9

   Starting at end with log, roll up pastry to resemble a cigar.

10. 10

    Transfer, seam side down, to a lightly buttered baking sheet, then make 26 more rolls in same manner.

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    Brush rolls with some butter and bake in middle of oven until golden, about 25 minutes.

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    Cool on baking sheet on a rack.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.