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Banitsa

Cultural Context

Banitsa is a traditional Bulgarian pastry, often enjoyed during holidays and celebrations. It symbolizes prosperity and is commonly served at New Year's and Christmas. This savory dish has many regional variations, with fillings ranging from cheese to pumpkin, making it a beloved staple in Bulgarian cuisine.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 lb phyllo dough
8 oz feta cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Grease a baking sheet with butter or margarine.

2

Put the feta cheese in a bowl and mash with a fork.

3

Cut the phyllo dough according to the size of the baking sheet.

4

Put a layer of dough in the baking sheet and sprinkle feta cheese on it.

5

Put another layer of dough on the cheese and sprinkle it with olive oil. Repeat until the dough runs out.

6

Wrap any uncut ends of the dough inside.

7

Cut the banitsa into squares.

8

In a bowl, whisk the eggs with soda.

9

Pour the egg mixture onto the banitsa in the baking tray.

10

Bake the banitsa in a preheated 180°C oven for 30-40 minutes.

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsmall saucepanbaking dishoven

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

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