World Flavors Cookbook

Banitsa (Cheese Filo Pie)

A cherished Bulgarian pastry made by layering sheets of phyllo dough with a mixture of whisked eggs, yogurt, and sirene cheese.

Cuisine: Bulgaria

Ingredients

• 500g phyllo dough
• 400g sirene or feta cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 200g Bulgarian yogurt
• 100g butter, melted
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. Mix cheese with whisked eggs, yogurt, and baking soda.
2. Layer phyllo sheets in a round pan, brushing each with melted butter.
3. Spread filling over layers or roll them into spirals.
4. Bake at 180°C until golden and flaky.