Banitsa Pockets || Bulgarian Phyllo Dough Cheese Pockets

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining similar texture.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be more economical and customizable.

Combine yogurt, ricotta, and feta cheese in a bowl.

Add baking powder and eggs, and mix until smooth.

Cut mozzarella cheese into equal pieces.

Separate four layers of phyllo dough.

Spread the stuffing generously on top of the phyllo dough.

Place mozzarella cheese in the center and roll the dough around it to create a pocket.

Spread olive oil over the pocket (or use butter if preferred).

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350°F.

Sprinkle cold water on top of the pockets and cover with a towel after removing from the oven to keep them soft and fluffy.

Wait at least 15 minutes before serving.

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