How to Make Greek Bougatsa

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.

Break down 500 g of ricotta cheese in a large mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of cream and 2 tablespoons of plain flour to the ricotta.

Sprinkle in a generous pinch of cinnamon and grated lemon rind, then add 1/2 cup of sugar.

Mix all ingredients until well incorporated.

Lay sheets of phyllo pastry onto a lightly dampened tea towel, brushing each with melted butter or light oil.

Cut the phyllo pastry without cutting through the tea towel.

Place some filling along one edge of the phyllo sheets.

Fold the phyllo over the filling to create parcels, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.

Place the parcels on a non-stick baking tray or a tray lined with non-stick paper, with the join underneath.

Brush the parcels with a little more melted butter or oil.

Bake in the oven at about 180°C until golden brown.

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