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Fried Dough Pockets with Feta and Sour Cream

A traditional Bulgarian cheese-filled pastry made with thin layers of dough and a creamy cheese filling.

40 minutes6 servings
Fried Dough Pockets with Feta and Sour Cream
Photo: Apostoloff · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, egg, water, and salt. Knead until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Cut into 10cm squares.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix feta, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place a spoonful of filling on each dough square, fold into a triangle, and seal.
  5. Heat a pan with oil, and fry banitsa until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
  7. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

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