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Medium 1 hr 40 min~460 kcal 6/10
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Banitsa
A Bulgarian baked pastry of thin sheets rolled with eggs, yogurt, butter, and brined white cheese.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 8~470 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 40 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 6 adet Yufka
For the filling
- 400 gr White cheese
- 4 adet Eggs
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
For the layers
- 120 gr Butter
For the topping
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Soda water
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Instructions
- 1
Crumble the white cheese and mix with the eggs, yogurt, and salt.
- 2
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Open the yufka sheets one by one, brush with butter, and spread some cheese filling over each.
- 4
Roll the yufka loosely and arrange in a greased tray in a spiral.
- 5
Pour the soda water over the tray and wait 10 minutes for the dough to absorb it.
10 min10:00 - 6
Bake banitsa in a 185°C oven for 38 minutes, until browned.
38 min38:00 - 7
Rest the baked banitsa for 10 minutes, then slice.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: If Turkish yufka is thicker than filo, spread the filling more thinly; otherwise the inner layers soften like borek and banitsa becomes denser.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Rest banitsa for 10 minutes after baking and serve with ayran or strong tea if desired for a breakfast tray.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
18
g protein
44
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 38%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Banitsa make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Banitsa take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 75 minutes in total.Is Banitsa difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Banitsa have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 44g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Banitsa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Banitsa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Banitsa need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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