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Lila's Bougatsa

Cultural Context

Bougatsa is a beloved pastry originating from Northern Greece, particularly popular in Thessaloniki. Traditionally filled with custard, cheese, or minced meat, it reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. Lila's Bougatsa features a sweet semolina filling, showcasing the versatility of phyllo pastry. Today, bougatsa is enjoyed across Greece and has gained popularity in various forms around the world, often served as a breakfast or snack.

GreekGRdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 litre milk
4 eggs
1 cup of semolina (150 g)
200 g butter
10 sheets of filo pastry
200 g sugar
1 tsp vanilla sugar

semolina

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Ground oats provide a similar texture with less cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier and dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

powdered sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar can be blended to make a powdered alternative.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

3

Lay one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.

4

Repeat layering with additional filo sheets, brushing each with butter, until you have several layers.

5

In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming, then whisk in semolina and sugar until thickened.

6

Remove from heat and stir in eggs and vanilla sugar until combined.

7

Spread the semolina mixture over the layered filo in the baking dish.

8

Fold the edges of the filo over the filling, brushing with more butter to seal.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

10

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

layeringbakingwhisking

Equipment Needed

baking dishsaucepanwhiskpastry brush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

BougatsaGreek Bougatsa

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