Bulgarian Banitsa: Savoury Pastry Tutorial

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture while being lower in fat.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be more economical and healthier.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Tofu provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and thickness.

Sift flour into a bowl, make a well, and add salt, vinegar, oil, and water. Knead into a smooth dough, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.

In a saucepan, cook sauerkraut with oil over medium heat until liquid evaporates (10–15 minutes). Set aside.

Divide dough into 8 balls, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.

Roll each ball into a disc, brush with butter-oil mix, and rest for 30 minutes.

Stretch each disc into a thin circle, spread with sauerkraut, drizzle with butter, and roll into a spiral.

Place spirals in a greased round tin. Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 30–35 minutes until golden.

Sprinkle with cold water, cover, and rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with ayran.

Cooking Techniques

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