Banitsa

Баница · Banitsa

Ingredients7

• phyllo pastry sheets500 g
• Bulgarian sirene cheese400 g
• eggs4
• plain yogurt250 g
• unsalted butter120 g
• sparkling water100 ml
• sunflower oil2 tbsp

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C. Crumble the sirene and beat it with the eggs, yogurt, and sparkling water until fairly smooth.
2. Melt the butter and mix it with the oil.
3. Brush a round baking pan with a little of the butter mixture. Lay in a sheet of phyllo, letting the edges hang over the rim, and brush it lightly.
4. Add another sheet, brush it, then spoon on some of the cheese mixture. Repeat, alternating brushed phyllo and filling, until both are used, keeping a few sheets for the top.
5. Fold the overhanging edges inward, cover with the remaining sheets, and brush the top generously.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
7. Cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve warm.