Mainly eaten in Bulgaria.

Bulgarian banitsa made with cheese filo pastry

баница (banitsa) · pronounced: banica

Banitsa recipe: Bulgaria's national pastry of thin filo sheets, a salty white cheese and yoghurt egg filling, and a crisp golden top.

65 min Medium 6 servings
Banica recept: sajtos bolgár réteslapos pite otthon
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Ingredients

6 slices
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For the filling

Method

  1. Make the filling

    Beat the eggs thoroughly with the yoghurt, crumbled cheese and bicarbonate of soda, then season to taste with salt.

  2. Prepare the tin

    Heat the oven to 180°C, then grease the base and sides of the baking tin with oil or melted butter.

  3. Brush the sheets

    Brush each sheet of filo with oil, then spread a portion of the filling over them.

    10 min
  4. Roll

    Roll the filled sheets up tightly, then arrange them in a coil in a round baking tin.

    10 min
  5. Bake

    Brush the top with oil, then bake at 180°C for about 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.

    45 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 slices)1 slices
Energy2 540 kcal423 kcal
Fat113 g19 g
of which saturates55 g9,1 g
Carbohydrates266 g44 g
Protein106 g18 g
Fibre8,6 g1,4 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: sunflower oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: phyllo dough, yogurt (lactose), feta (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

Variants of this recipe

Spanakopita

Spanakopita

Ropogós leveles tésztába csomagolt krémes spenótos-fetasajtos görög pite, friss fűszernövényekkel ízesítve.

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