Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
500 g

Flour

50 ml

Canola Oil

50 ml

Water

1 tbsp

Vinegar

1 pinch

Salt

1 unit

Phyllo Pastry

4 unit

Eggs

250 g

Bulgarian Sheep Cheese

crumbled

50 g

Butter

melted

50 ml

Sparkling Water

Step 1
~5 min

Prepare dough by mixing flour, oil, water, vinegar, and salt.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~5 min

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.

Step 3
~5 min

Let the dough rest in the fridge while preparing the filling and custard.

Step 4
~5 min

Crumble or mash the cheese with a fork and mix with eggs until homogeneous.

Step 5
~5 min

Roll out each dough portion into a thin sheet, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 6
~5 min

Brush each sheet with melted butter and evenly spread the cheese filling.

Step 7
~5 min

Roll each sheet up tightly, like a cigar.

Step 8
~5 min

Form a large spiral out of the dough rolls in a buttered baking dish, attaching the end of one roll to the beginning of the next, creating a rose shape.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~5 min

Mix sparkling water and eggs to make the custard.

Step 10
~5 min

Pour the custard over the Banitza.

Step 11
~5 min

Bake at 180C (350F) until golden brown and the custard and filling have set.

Step 12
~5 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 13
~5 min

Enjoy with a green or tomato salad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use good quality sheep cheese for the best flavor.

Don't overbake the Banitza, or it will become dry.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek Salad
Tomato Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Bulgaria

Cultural Significance

A staple food in Bulgarian cuisine, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100