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Banitsa · Serbia

Serbian Banitsa with Cheese

A traditional Serbian pastry made with layers of flaky dough and filled with a rich cheese mixture.

35 minutes6 servings
Serbian Banitsa with Cheese
Photo: Eugene Zelenko (thanks to my Jivka Nikolova for cooking) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle.
  3. In a bowl, mix the grated cheese with a pinch of salt.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
  5. Roll the pastry tightly from one end to the other.
  6. Cut the rolled pastry into 1-inch slices.
  7. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Brush the top of each slice with the beaten egg and milk mixture.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  10. Serve warm.

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