Bulgarian Banitza

Ingredients

• 1 pack of filo dough (approx. 500g)
• 150 g sirene cheese, (alternatively feta cheese)
• 4 whole eggs
• 200 g natural yoghurt (full fat)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 200 g Butter
• 50 ml mineral water

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter: Slowly melt in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Preheat oven: Set to 160 °C / 320 °F.

3. 3

   Prepare eggs: Lightly beat in a bowl.

4. 4

   Mix yogurt and cheese: Stir yogurt with baking soda, crumble in cheese.

5. 5

   Grease baking dish: Brush with butter

6. 6

   First layer: Place 1 sheet filo dough, brush with butter.

7. 7

   Second layer: Add sheet, brush with egg mixture.

8. 8

   Third layer: Add sheet, spread yogurt-cheese mixture.

9. 9

   Roll up: Fold sides in and roll gently.

10. 10

    Repeat layers: Place roll into dish, repeat with remaining ingredients.

11. 11

    Optional cutting: Slice Banitsa before baking.

12. 12

    Add sparkling water: Pour between rolls, add leftover eggs if desired.

13. 13

    Bake: About 40 minutes until golden brown.

14. 14

    Rest: Cover with a damp kitchen towel for 15 minutes before serving.