Coiled Banitsa with Cheese

70 min · Medium · Serves 6

480 kcal per serving · 15g protein

A traditional Bulgarian phyllo pastry spiral filled with savory white cheese and yogurt. Crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside.

Ingredients

• 750 g Phyllo sheets
• 600 g Feta or Sirene cheese
• 180 g Butter
• 360 ml Yogurt
• Eggs × 5
• 90 ml Vegetable oil
• 60 ml Water
• 2 g Salt

Method

1. Prep Pan

   

   Grease your baking tray with a blend of melted butter and vegetable oil.

2. Butter Sheets

   

   Lay out a phyllo sheet, brush with warm melted butter, and top with a second sheet. Butter the top sheet generously.

3. Filling

   

   Whisk together the eggs, yogurt, and crumbled cheese with a pinch of salt. Spread the mixture over the sheets.

4. Roll the sheets

   

   Roll the sheets into a long log.

5. Spiral the roll tightly

   

   Starting from the center of your pan, spiral the roll tightly into a snail shape.

6. Repeat

   

   Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling, coiling each new roll around the last until the pan is full.

7. Bake

   

   Brush the top with remaining butter. Bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes until golden and crispy.

8. Rest

   

   Remove from oven, sprinkle lightly with water, and cover with a tea towel for 10 minutes to soften. Serve warm.