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Bulgarian Banitsa with Spinach and Feta
Traditional Bulgarian pastry filled with a mix of spinach and feta cheese.
60 minutes6 servings
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and egg. Gradually add milk and knead until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Melt butter and mix with sour cream. Set aside.
- Cook spinach in a pan until wilted. Drain and chop.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the butter-milk mixture over the dough.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and cooked spinach over the mixture. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut the log into 1-inch slices. Place on a baking sheet and brush with egg yolk.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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