Description
Bulgarian Banitsa is a traditional Eastern European pastry made with layers of filo dough, feta cheese, and eggs, offering a savory breakfast delight.
Ingredients
- 500g filo pastry
- 300g feta cheese
- 4 eggs
- 100ml yogurt
- 50ml sunflower oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with the eggs, yogurt, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Grease a baking dish with sunflower oil.
- Layer a sheet of filo pastry in the dish and brush it with oil.
- Spread a portion of the cheese mixture over the filo.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of filo.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Banitsa can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a richer flavor, add a bit of melted butter between the filo layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg