The Best Banitsa Recipe: A Delicious Twist on Bulgarian Breakfast
A delightful recipe for traditional Bulgarian Banitsa, perfect for breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bulgarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Bulgarian cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 1 pack phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cheese, eggs, yogurt, and water.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough, brush with melted butter, and add cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers, then roll into a spiral.
- Place in a greased baking dish and brush top with butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Best served warm.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Banitsa, Bulgarian Breakfast, Recipe