B A N I T S A from B U L G A R I A
W H A T Banitsa is prepared by layering a mixture of whisked eggs, natural yogurt and pieces of white cheese between filo pastry and then baking it in an oven. Banitsa is served for breakfast with plain yogurt, ayran, or boza. It can be eaten hot or cold. Your choice! W H E N In Bulgaria, banitsa is a symbol of Bulgarian cuisine and traditions from ancient times. History shows that traditionally, Bulgarians prepare and serve banitsa on two holidays – Christmas and New Year's Eve. However, these days banitsa is part of every family table and is widely popular for its great taste and smell. H O W Preparation: In a large greased baking dish, individual dough sheets are layered one by one with small amounts of filling and oil between them. After third of the sheets are placed in the pan, a large portion of the filling is spooned onto the leaves and is then covered with the remaining sheets and filling in the same manner. The pastry is then baked at 200-25