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Traditional Bulgarian Banitsa with Yogurt

Name: Traditional Bulgarian Banitsa with Yogurt
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 1 sheet phyllo dough; 2 large eggs; 1/2 lb sirene cheese; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt

A classic Bulgarian pastry filled with a mixture of eggs and sirene, served with a side of yogurt.

40 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, beat eggs and mix with sirene cheese.
Layer phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing with butter between layers.
Spread the egg and cheese mixture over the phyllo.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with plain yogurt on the side.

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