Bulgarian cuisine

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option with similar texture.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can save costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and adds protein.

Spread a package of 10 phyllo sheets on the table.

In a separate bowl, mix crushed Bulgarian feta cheese, yogurt, baking soda, and oil until the mixture is soft but not liquid.

Using a spoon, spread a row of the mixture just inside the outer edge of the phyllo sheet.

Gently lift and fold the first row from one edge to the other, being careful not to press so the phyllo stays crisp and airy.

Place the first row in the outer edge and repeat the process to complete the spiral in the pan from the outer edge to the center.

Brush the bunitsa spiral with one beaten egg.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust becomes golden from the top and bottom.

Cooking Techniques

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