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Croatian Gibanica
A traditional layered cheese pastry from Croatia, made with phyllo dough and fresh cheese filling
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- In a bowl, mix crumbled fresh cheese, grated cheese, egg, salt, and pepper
- Lay phyllo dough on a baking sheet
- Spread cheese mixture over the dough
- Brush with melted butter
- Roll the dough tightly
- Cut into slices and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
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