Banitsa
Equipment
Ingredients
Pastry
phyllo pastry (room_temperature)
500 g
Filling
Bulgarian white cheese (Sirene) (crumbled)
250 g
Bulgarian yogurt (plain)
250 g
egg (large)
4 pcs
baking soda
1 tsp
Topping
butter (melted)
100 g
Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Prepare cheese filling
In a bowl, mix the crumbled Bulgarian white cheese, Bulgarian yogurt, eggs, and baking soda until smooth.
Prepare phyllo sheets
Take one sheet of phyllo pastry and brush with melted butter. Layer a second sheet on top and brush with more butter.
Add filling and roll
Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture along one side of the double-layered phyllo sheets. Roll into a long cylinder starting from the filled side.
Form spiral shape
Gently twist the roll into a spiral shape and place it in the centre of a greased round baking dish. Repeat layering, rolling and coiling to create a larger spiral.
Final butter brush
Brush the top of the spiral with remaining melted butter.
Bake banitsa
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Cool and serve
Let it cool slightly before serving.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served warm. Can be reheated in oven to restore crispiness.
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