Name: Banitsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 300 g filo pastry sheets; 250 g white brined cheese; 4 eggs; 150 g plain yogurt; 80 g butter; 2 g baking soda

Country

Bulgaria

Cuisine

Bulgarian

Servings

6 servings

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Total

55 min

Makes 1 banitsa, enough for 6 servings.

Let it cool slightly so the layers slice cleanly.

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Adapted for 6 servings

Version

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Ingredients

300 g filo pastry sheets Contains gluten.
250 g white brined cheese Contains milk and lactose.
4 eggs Contains egg.
150 g plain yogurt Contains milk and lactose.
80 g butter Contains milk and lactose.
2 g baking soda

300 g filo pastry sheets Contains gluten.
220 g plant-based cheese alternative Check plant-based cheese labels for soy, milk traces or tree nuts depending on formulation.
180 g plain plant-based yogurt Check plant-based yogurt labels for soy, milk traces or tree nuts depending on formulation.
100 ml plant cream Check plant cream labels for gluten, soy, milk traces or tree nuts depending on formulation.
80 g melted plant-based margarine Check plant-based margarine labels for soy or milk traces depending on formulation.
2 g baking soda

Nutrient	Per serving	Estimated total for 6 servings
Energy	≈ 418 kcal	≈ 2,508 kcal
Protein	≈ 14.7 g	≈ 88.0 g
Carbs	≈ 29.4 g	≈ 176.6 g
Fat	≈ 26.7 g	≈ 160.4 g
Fiber	≈ 1.0 g	≈ 5.7 g
Sugars	≈ 3.3 g	≈ 20.0 g
Salt	≈ 2.0 g	≈ 12.1 g

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Estimated contribution by ingredient

filo pastry sheets
Energy
≈ 150 kcal≈ 897 kcal
Protein
≈ 3.6 g≈ 21.3 g
Carbs
≈ 26.3 g≈ 157.8 g
Fat
≈ 3.1 g≈ 18.3 g
Salt
≈ 0.5 g≈ 3.0 g
white brined cheese
Energy
≈ 110 kcal≈ 660 kcal
Protein
≈ 5.9 g≈ 35.5 g
Carbs
≈ 1.7 g≈ 10.3 g
Fat
≈ 8.9 g≈ 53.3 g
Salt
≈ 1.1 g≈ 6.8 g
eggs
Energy
≈ 48 kcal≈ 286 kcal
Protein
≈ 4.2 g≈ 25.2 g
Carbs
≈ 0.2 g≈ 1.4 g
Fat
≈ 3.2 g≈ 19.0 g
Salt
≈ 0.1 g≈ 0.7 g
plain yogurt
Energy
≈ 15 kcal≈ 92 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.9 g≈ 5.3 g
Carbs
≈ 1.2 g≈ 7.1 g
Fat
≈ 0.8 g≈ 5.0 g
Salt
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.2 g
butter
Energy
≈ 96 kcal≈ 574 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.1 g≈ 0.7 g
Carbs
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.1 g
Fat
≈ 10.8 g≈ 64.9 g
Salt
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
baking soda
Energy
≈ 0 kcal≈ 0 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
Carbs
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
Fat
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
Salt
≈ 0.2 g≈ 1.4 g

Nutrient	Per serving	Estimated total for 6 servings
Energy	≈ 402 kcal	≈ 2,413 kcal
Protein	≈ 4.6 g	≈ 27.8 g
Carbs	≈ 37.1 g	≈ 222.4 g
Fat	≈ 26.1 g	≈ 156.3 g
Fiber	≈ 1.6 g	≈ 9.3 g
Sugars	≈ 1.7 g	≈ 10.2 g
Salt	≈ 1.6 g	≈ 9.3 g

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Estimated contribution by ingredient

filo pastry sheets
Energy
≈ 150 kcal≈ 897 kcal
Protein
≈ 3.6 g≈ 21.3 g
Carbs
≈ 26.3 g≈ 157.8 g
Fat
≈ 3.1 g≈ 18.3 g
Salt
≈ 0.5 g≈ 3.0 g
plant-based cheese alternative
Energy
≈ 110 kcal≈ 660 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.5 g≈ 3.3 g
Carbs
≈ 8.1 g≈ 48.4 g
Fat
≈ 8.4 g≈ 50.6 g
Salt
≈ 0.7 g≈ 4.0 g
plain plant-based yogurt
Energy
≈ 16 kcal≈ 97 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.3 g≈ 1.8 g
Carbs
≈ 1.8 g≈ 10.8 g
Fat
≈ 0.9 g≈ 5.4 g
Salt
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.2 g
plant cream
Energy
≈ 31 kcal≈ 185 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.2 g≈ 1.0 g
Carbs
≈ 0.8 g≈ 5.0 g
Fat
≈ 3.0 g≈ 18.0 g
Salt
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.1 g
melted plant-based margarine
Energy
≈ 96 kcal≈ 574 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.1 g≈ 0.4 g
Carbs
≈ 0.1 g≈ 0.4 g
Fat
≈ 10.7 g≈ 64.0 g
Salt
≈ 0.1 g≈ 0.6 g
baking soda
Energy
≈ 0 kcal≈ 0 kcal
Protein
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
Carbs
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
Fat
≈ 0.0 g≈ 0.0 g
Salt
≈ 0.2 g≈ 1.4 g

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Make filling
For classic, mix crumbled cheese with eggs, yogurt and baking soda. For vegan, mix plant-based cheese, plant-based yogurt, plant cream and baking soda.
Layer pastry
Brush filo with the selected melted fat and spread filling between layers.
Shape
Arrange the filled sheets in a baking dish.
Bake
Bake at 180 C until puffed and golden.
Rest
Rest briefly before slicing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I serve banitsa cold?

It is best warm, but leftovers can be eaten at room temperature.

Why is gluten declared in the vegan version?

The vegan version still uses filo pastry, which contains gluten.

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