Banitsa Recipe Traditional Bulgarian Food Happy Foods Tube

Banitsa Recipe Traditional Bulgarian Food Happy Foods Tube

By CozyDelicious

Balkan culture is rich in culinary delights, and one of the beloved recipes that captures the essence of traditional Bulgarian food is Banitsa. This savory pastry, filled with cheese and sometimes spinach, is a staple on Bulgarian tables for festive occasions or cozy family gatherings. The crispy layers of pastry and the melty cheese inside create a perfect harmony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Eastern Europe. Join me on a culinary journey as we learn how to make this delightful Banitsa at home.

  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 35 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Yield 1 Banitsa
  • Cuisine Bulgarian
  • Category Pastries
Vegetarian Banitsa Bulgarian food Savory pastry Cheese pastry Eastern European cuisine

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish with some melted butter.

  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the crumbled feta cheese, eggs, plain yogurt, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

  3. Take a sheet of phyllo pastry and place it on a clean surface. Brush it lightly with melted butter.

  4. Repeat the process with another sheet of phyllo pastry, stacking them on top of each other until you have 5 sheets in total with butter brushed on each layer.

  5. Spread half of the cheese and egg mixture over the layered phyllo pastry.

  6. Continue layering the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo pastry on top of the cheese mixture, brushing each layer with melted butter.

  7. Spread the rest of the cheese and egg mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo pastry.

  8. Gently roll the layered phyllo pastry into a coil and place it in the greased baking dish, starting from one end and coiling it up.

  9. Mix the sparkling water with the remaining melted butter and pour it over the Banitsa.

  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.

  11. Let the Banitsa cool slightly before slicing it into portions and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of Banitsa)
Calories
320 kcal
Total Fat
20 g
Saturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
120 mg
Sodium
480 mg
Total Carbohydrate
25 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Sugars
2 g
Protein
10 g

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Bulgaria with this Banitsa recipe, a true celebration of tradition and taste. Try it out in your kitchen and let its warm and comforting essence bring joy to your table.

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