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Classic Bulgarian Banitsa with Cheese

Name: Classic Bulgarian Banitsa with Cheese
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 1 sheet of phyllo dough; 1 cup grated feta cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil

A traditional Bulgarian layered pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a bowl, mix feta cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, and pepper.
Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and olive oil.
Spread the cheese mixture over the phyllo.
Layer another sheet of phyllo on top, brush with butter, and repeat.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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