Banitsa

This is a classic Bulgarian dish. It is savory and comforting. Sirene can be difficult to find but the flavor results are worth it.

Banitsa

INGREDIENTS:

1 box phyllo dough

2 cups butter, melted

½ lb sirene Bulgarian cheese

¾ lb Whole plain greek yogurt

4 whole eggs

1 egg yolk

Salt

Pepper

HOW TO PREPARE:

Whisk yogurt with 4 whole eggs. Add sirene, salt and pepper. Blend well. Take one sheet of phyllo dough and brush with butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter. Place a third sheet on top and brush with butter. Spoon some of the yogurt/cheese mixture across on edge and then roll up and put in greased round baking pan. Repeat until all phyllo dough and yogurt/cheese mixture is used up. Beat egg yolk with remaining melted butter and brush the whole banitsa top. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes. The banitsa should be golden. It can be eaten either hot, warm, or cold.