Bulgarian Banitsa โ€“ Cheese & Egg Pastry

Banitsa is a flaky and savory Bulgarian pastry filled with a rich mixture of eggs and white cheese. Often enjoyed for breakfast or festive occasions.

Ingredients (Serves 4โ€“6):

* 1 pack filo pastry
* 200g Bulgarian sirene cheese (or feta)
* 3 eggs
* 100ml yogurt
* 50ml sunflower oil or melted butter
* 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Crumble the cheese and mix with eggs, yogurt, oil, and baking soda.
2. Lay one sheet of filo, brush with oil, and spread some of the filling.
3. Roll the sheet loosely, then coil into a spiral and place in baking dish. Repeat with remaining filo and filling.
4. Bake at 190ยฐC (375ยฐF) for 30โ€“40 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Bulgarian Tip:
Enjoy Banitsa with a glass of ayran or hot herbal tea.
๐Ÿฅง Bulgarian Banitsa โ€“ Cheese & Egg Pastry Banitsa is a flaky and savory Bulgarian pastry filled with a rich mixture of eggs and white cheese. Often enjoyed for breakfast or festive occasions. ๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Serves 4โ€“6): * 1 pack filo pastry * 200g Bulgarian sirene cheese (or feta) * 3 eggs * 100ml yogurt * 50ml sunflower oil or melted butter * 1 tsp baking soda ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions: 1. Crumble the cheese and mix with eggs, yogurt, oil, and baking soda. 2. Lay one sheet of filo, brush with oil, and spread some of the filling. 3. Roll the sheet loosely, then coil into a spiral and place in baking dish. Repeat with remaining filo and filling. 4. Bake at 190ยฐC (375ยฐF) for 30โ€“40 minutes until golden and crispy. 5. Let cool slightly before slicing. ๐Ÿ’ก Bulgarian Tip: Enjoy Banitsa with a glass of ayran or hot herbal tea.
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