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Bulgarian Banitsa with Cheese
A flaky, cheesy pastry made with layers of yufka and a rich cheese filling, a traditional Bulgarian dish.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
- Layer yufka sheets in the dish, brushing each layer with butter.
- Sprinkle feta and mozzarella cheese over the layers.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with another layer of yufka, brushing with butter.
- Beat egg with milk and brush over the top layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and flaky.
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