Gibanica

Гибаница · Gibanica

Ingredients8

• phyllo pastry sheets500 g
• white cow's-milk cheese500 g
• eggs5
• sour cream200 g
• whole milk200 ml
• sunflower oil100 ml
• sparkling mineral water100 ml
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C and grease a deep baking dish with a little of the oil.
2. Crumble the cheese, beat in the eggs, sour cream, milk, sparkling water, remaining oil, and salt until the filling is loose and pourable.
3. Lay two or three phyllo sheets in the dish, letting the edges hang over the sides, and spoon over some filling.
4. Continue alternating crumpled or folded sheets with filling until both are used, finishing with a sheet.
5. Fold the overhanging edges inward and pour any remaining filling over the top so it soaks between the layers.
6. Bake for about 45–50 minutes until deeply golden and set in the center.
7. Cool for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.