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banitsa

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Banitsa is a traditional Bulgarian pastry dish, often consumed for breakfast. It is typically made with homemade or commercially produced phyllo dough, filled with ingredients such as cheese, yogurt, spinach, or pumpkin. The dish is baked and then served warm, often sprinkled with powdered sugar. The preparation and consumption of Banitsa is associated with various Bulgarian customs and traditions, including New Year's celebrations.

phyllo dough

feta cheese

butter

yogurt

egg

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of phyllo dough

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup of yogurt

  • 1 cup of feta cheese

  • 1/2 cup of butter, melted


Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add the yogurt and feta cheese to the eggs and mix well.

  3. Unroll the phyllo dough. Take one sheet and brush it with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush it with butter as well. Repeat until you have a stack of 4-5 sheets.

  4. Spread a thin layer of the egg and cheese mixture over the top sheet of phyllo dough.

  5. Roll the sheets up tightly to form a log. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.

  6. Arrange the rolls in a circular pattern in a greased baking dish.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Bulgarian Banitsa!