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Banitsa recipe
Delicious layers of pastry and cheese, a Bulgarian delight!
Ingredients
- 400 g phyllo pastry
- 200 g feta cheese
- 200 ml yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 100 g butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Banitsa
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, combine 200 g of crumbled feta cheese, 200 g of yogurt, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Melt 100 g of butter in a small saucepan over low heat, ensuring it doesn't brown.
- Use a brush to coat a 20x30 cm baking dish evenly with some of the melted butter.
- Layer 10 sheets of phyllo pastry in the baking dish, brushing melted butter on each sheet as you arrange them.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the layered phyllo pastry.
- Add 5 more sheets of phyllo on top, again brushing melted butter on each sheet as you go.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the Banitsa cool for a few minutes, then slice into squares for serving.
- Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or snack.
What is Banitsa?
Banitsa is a traditional dish from Bulgaria, baked in the oven, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around phyllo pastry, feta cheese and yogurt. The recipe below uses 7 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Banitsa take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Banitsa?
For extra flavor, add a pinch of dill to the cheese mixture.
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