Savory Pastry

A savory twist on Kadayif, incorporating fresh herbs and salty feta cheese, baked until crisp and served as an appetizer or light meal.

Kadaif pastry (shredded phyllo dough) · Olive oil · Feta cheese, crumbled · Fresh dill, chopped

A creative twist on the classic banitsa, incorporating the sweetness of roasted red peppers into the traditional spinach and sirene cheese filling for a richer flavor profile.

Filo dough · Fresh spinach · Sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese) · Roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade), drained and chopped

A simplified version of banitsa, where filo dough is rolled around a spinach and sirene cheese filling, creating individual spiral rolls for a quicker preparation.

Filo dough · Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry · Sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese) · Eggs

A classic Bulgarian banitsa, a savory pastry made with layers of filo dough, a filling of spinach, crumbled sirene cheese, eggs, and yogurt, baked until golden brown and flaky.

Filo dough · Fresh spinach · Sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese) · Eggs

A classic Bulgarian savory pastry made with layers of thin phyllo dough filled with a mixture of leeks, sirene cheese, and eggs, then baked until golden brown and crispy.

Phyllo dough sheets · Leeks · Sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese) · Eggs

A classic Bulgarian cheese bread, Pogacha is a yeasted bread often made for holidays and special occasions, featuring a savory filling of sirene cheese. This traditional version uses a rich dough and a generous amount of cheese.

All-purpose flour · Active dry yeast · Warm water · Sugar

A flavorful variation of Tutmanik incorporating fresh spinach and aromatic herbs into the traditional cheese filling, adding color and a fresh taste.

all-purpose flour · water · vegetable oil · salt

A simplified version of Zelnik using store-bought puff pastry and readily available feta cheese and leeks for a faster, yet still delicious, savory pastry.

frozen puff pastry · feta cheese · leeks · eggs

A flavorful variation of banitsa incorporating fresh spinach and leeks into the traditional sirene cheese filling. This adds a fresh, slightly sweet dimension to the classic pastry.

All-purpose flour · Water · Vegetable oil · Salt

A simplified version of the traditional banitsa, using readily available store-bought phyllo dough for a quicker preparation. The classic sirene cheese and egg filling remains, offering a delicious taste with less effort.

Store-bought phyllo dough · Sirene cheese (or Feta) · Eggs · Plain yogurt

A classic Bulgarian banitsa made with thin, hand-pulled phyllo dough layers, filled with a mixture of sirene cheese, eggs, and yogurt, then baked until golden and flaky. This is the quintessential comfort food for any occasion.

All-purpose flour · Water · Vegetable oil · Salt

A flavorful variation of banitsa incorporating sautéed spinach and leeks into the traditional cheese filling, adding a fresh, earthy dimension.

phyllo dough sheets · sirene cheese · eggs · fresh spinach

A simplified version of banitsa using store-bought puff pastry for a quicker preparation, while retaining the classic cheese and egg filling.

frozen puff pastry sheets · feta cheese · eggs · sour cream

A classic Bulgarian banitsa, a baked layered pastry made with eggs, sirene cheese, and phyllo dough. This traditional version highlights the rich, savory flavors and flaky texture.

phyllo dough sheets · sirene cheese · eggs · yogurt

A flavorful variation of the classic banitsa, incorporating fresh spinach into the traditional sirene cheese, egg, and filo dough filling.

Filo dough · Sirene cheese · Eggs · Fresh spinach

A traditional Bulgarian banitsa, a savory pastry made with layers of filo dough, a filling of sirene cheese, eggs, and yogurt, baked until golden and flaky.

Filo dough · Sirene cheese · Eggs · Plain yogurt