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Bulgarian Cheese and Herb Banitsa

Name: Bulgarian Cheese and Herb Banitsa
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 1 kg flour; 500 ml water; 100 g salt; 200 g Bulgarian cheese; 100 g butter; 1 egg; 100 ml milk; 100 g fresh dill

A variation of banitsa with added fresh herbs and a lighter cheese filling.

60 minutes6 servings

Method

Prepare the dough with flour, salt, and water. Knead and let rest.
Mix cheese with chopped dill and set aside.
Roll out the dough, spread butter, and layer with cheese and herbs.
Fold and shape into a rectangle.
Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 25-30 minutes.

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