Bulgarian Banitza

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

   • In a large bowl, beat 6 large Eggs.

   • Crumble 400 grams White Bulgarian Cheese into the eggs.

   • Add 500 ml Yogurt and mix well.

   • In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp Baking Soda with a little of the yogurt mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes.

   • Season with Salt to taste and stir until well combined.

2. Melt the Butter

   • In a small saucepan or microwave, melt enough Butter until completely liquid.

   • Set aside the melted butter for brushing the filo pastry.

3. Prepare the Filo Pastry

   • Lay out 12 Sheets of Filo Pastry on a clean surface.

   • Cut each sheet in half, yielding 12 half-sheets.

   • For each triangle, stack two half-sheets together.

   • Brush the top sheet lightly with the melted Butter from Step 2.

4. Assemble the Banitza

   • Spoon a portion of the filling evenly over the buttered filo layers.

   • Roll the filled filo into a log.

   • Coil the log into a spiral or triangle shape until the filling is completely enclosed.

   • Place the assembled banitza into a greased round baking pan.

   • Repeat the process with the remaining filo sheets and filling until the pan is full.

5. Bake the Banitza

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   • Bake the banitza for about 40 minutes, or until it is golden brown and crispy on top.

6. Serve

   • Allow the banitza to cool slightly in the pan.

   • Slice into pieces and serve warm as a delicious snack or breakfast.