Traditional Banitsa with Spinach and Sirene
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
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.
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Съставки
- Filo dough1 package (approx. 400g)
- Fresh spinach500g
- Sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese)300g
- Eggs3 large
- Plain yogurt150g
- Butter, melted100g
- Vegetable oil50ml
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Стъпки
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
- 2
Wash and finely chop the fresh spinach. Squeeze out excess water.
- 3
Crumble the sirene cheese into a bowl. Add the chopped spinach, eggs, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 4
Unroll the filo dough. Keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- 5
Lay one sheet of filo dough in the greased baking dish. Brush generously with melted butter and vegetable oil mixture.
- 6
Repeat with another sheet of filo dough, brushing with butter and oil. Continue layering and brushing until you have used about half of the filo sheets.
- 7
Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the layered filo dough.
- 8
Layer the remaining filo sheets on top of the filling, brushing each sheet with the butter and oil mixture.
- 9
Tuck the edges of the top filo sheets under the banitsa.
- 10
Brush the top layer generously with the remaining butter and oil mixture.
- 11
Score the top of the banitsa into serving portions (squares or diamonds).
- 12
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the banitsa is golden brown and crispy.
