Bulgarian · Bulgaria
Herbed Quark Dough Pockets
A variation of banitsa with added herbs and a lighter cheese filling.
40 minutes6 servings
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix flour, egg, water, and salt. Knead until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Cut into 10cm squares.
- In a separate bowl, mix quark, butter, sour cream, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each dough square, fold into a triangle, and seal.
- Heat a pan with oil, and fry banitsa until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
- Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
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