The Most Bulgarian Banitsa with Ready-Made Phyllo Sheets
Classic Bulgarian banitsa with ready-made phyllo sheets
Classic Bulgarian banitsa with feta cheese, ready-made phyllo sheets, eggs, and yogurt - an easy and delicious recipe for fluffy homemade banitsa with a golden crispy crust.
Equipment
Ingredients
Phyllo Dough
phyllo dough sheets (room_temperature)
500 g
Filling
feta cheese (crumbled)
300 g
eggs (room_temperature)
5 pcs
yogurt (plain)
400 g
baking powder
1 pcs
Fat Mixture
olive oil
75 ml
butter (melted)
75 ml
Instructions
Prepare egg-yogurt mixture
Crack the eggs into a deep bowl and whisk well with a fork or wire whisk. Add the yogurt and baking powder, then mix until smooth.
Crumble the cheese
Crumble the feta cheese separately into a bowl into large pieces. If it's very salty, crumble it coarser for even distribution.
Prepare fat mixture
Melt the butter and mix with olive oil to create an aromatic fat mixture for brushing the phyllo sheets.
Prepare baking dish and first layer
Grease the baking dish with some fat mixture. Take two phyllo sheets, brush lightly with the fat mixture, spread a few tablespoons of egg-yogurt mixture, and sprinkle with some crumbled cheese.
Roll the first phyllo roll
Roll the phyllo sheets into a tight roll from the shorter side to create thicker, juicier layers. Place the roll in the baking dish and shape it into a spiral.
Continue with remaining phyllo sheets
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets, arranging them around the first roll until the entire baking dish is filled.
Brush the top
Brush the top of the banitsa with some fat mixture to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
Bake the banitsa
Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and well-baked.
Rest the banitsa
After removing from the oven, carefully turn the banitsa onto a wire rack or cover with a cloth for 10-15 minutes. This allows it to steam slightly and become softer and juicier.
Serve the banitsa
Serve the banitsa warm, traditionally with ayran or yogurt.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat in oven for best texture.
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