Banitsa

This Bulgarian pastry is the perfect companion to a mug of hot tea! Not long ago, while visiting my mom, I got to try a pastry called banitsa. I liked it so much that I naturally got the full recipe from her and made it at home right away. Now I'll share how to make this treat with you.

Valeria

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Butter (for brushing the sheets)

150

Flour

200

Butter (melted)

Vinegar

0.5

Salt (a pinch)

Water (warm)

Butter

Salt (a pinch)

Cottage cheese

500

Eggs

Honey

Sugar

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 20 % 10 g

Fats 36 % 18 g

Carbohydrates 44 % 22 g

294 kcal

GI: 0 / 0 / 100

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Start by kneading a firm, elastic dough from the ingredients above and let it rest for about 30–40 minutes. Work 1 tbsp of melted butter into the dough.
Once it has rested, divide the dough into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece out with a rolling pin into a thin sheet, then let them dry out a little.
Next, beat the cottage cheese together with the eggs, a little melted honey, 2 tbsp butter, sugar, and salt. Layer the sheets in a baking dish, brushing each first with butter and then with the filling. Put the dish in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 4–5 minutes.