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Bulgarian Banitza Triangles

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Easy

25 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

25 min

Preparation

10 min

Cooking

15 min

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Bulgarian Banitza Triangles are a traditional pastry snack made with crispy filo pastry and a savory filling of white Bulgarian cheese, eggs, and a tangy yogurt mixture.

None

Easy

25 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

25 min

Preparation

10 min

Cooking

15 min

Allergens
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Halal
  • Sheets of Filo Pastry

    6

  • White Bulgarian Cheese

    200 grams

  • Eggs (large)

    3

  • Butter

    50 grams

  • Sunflower Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Yogurt

    1 tablespoon

  • Baking Soda

  • Salt

Prepare the Filling

  1. 1

    In a bowl, crumble 200 grams White Bulgarian Cheese.

  2. 2

    Add 3 large Eggs and mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp Yogurt with ½ tsp Baking Soda and let it sit for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir the yogurt mixture into the cheese and egg blend.

  5. 5

    Season with Salt to taste.

Prepare the Filo Pastry

  1. 1

    Take 6 Sheets of Filo Pastry and cut each sheet in half, yielding 12 half-sheets.

Assemble the Triangles

  1. 1

    For each triangle, stack two half-sheets together.

  2. 2

    Brush the top sheet with a mixture of 50 grams Butter and 2 tbsps Sunflower Oil.

  3. 3

    Place a spoonful of the filling at one edge of the pastry.

  4. 4

    Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, rolling until fully enclosed.

Air Fry the Banitza

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    Place the filled triangles into the air fryer basket.

  3. 3

    Brush lightly with extra melted butter if desired.

  4. 4

    Air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.

Serve

  1. 1

    Let the banitza cool slightly before serving.

None

Easy

25 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

25 min

Preparation

10 min

Cooking

15 min

Allergens
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Halal
  • Sheets of Filo Pastry

    6

  • White Bulgarian Cheese

    200 grams

  • Eggs (large)

    3

  • Butter

    50 grams

  • Sunflower Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Yogurt

    1 tablespoon

  • Baking Soda

  • Salt

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