Banitsa
Banitsa is a traditional Bulgarian pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, filled with a mixture of eggs, yogurt, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bulgarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams phyllo dough
- 300 grams feta cheese
- 4 eggs
- 200 grams yogurt
- 100 grams melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with eggs, yogurt, and baking powder.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter.
- Add a few tablespoons of the cheese mixture on one end and roll it up.
- Place the rolled phyllo in a greased baking dish and continue with the remaining dough and filling.
- Brush the top with any remaining melted butter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Banitsa can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- It can be served with yogurt on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Find it online: https://michaelskueche.de/banitsa/