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Bulgarian Banitsa with Layers of Dough, Feta, and Butter

A traditional Bulgarian layered pastry filled with cheese and baked to golden perfection.

60 minutes6 servings
Bulgarian Banitsa with Layers of Dough, Feta, and Butter
Photo: Savannah Rivka Powell · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix flour, salt, and water to make a dough. Knead for 10 minutes.
  2. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough into thin layers, alternating with melted butter and crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Fold the layers and shape into a rectangle.
  5. Brush with egg wash and milk, then bake at 200°C (392°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden.

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