Easter Banitsa

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Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min

Flaky Bulgarian filo pastry filled with eggs, feta and yoghurt – an Easter morning staple and a symbol of celebration.

Ingredients

Serves:8
  • 500 g filo pastry sheets
  • 5 pcs eggs
  • 400 g feta cheese
  • 200 ml yoghurt
  • 80 g melted butter
  • 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Steps

  1. 1Beat eggs, add crumbled feta and yoghurt.
  2. 2Stir in bicarbonate of soda.
  3. 3Butter a baking tray.
  4. 4Layer buttered filo sheets with filling, alternating until all used.
  5. 5Pour any remaining butter over the top.
  6. 6Bake at 200°C for 30–35 minutes until golden.
  7. 7Cut into portions and serve warm.
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