How to make it
6 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
Whisk together the eggs and yogurt
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt. Stir in the baking soda and the crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface. Brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Spread a few spoonfuls of the egg and cheese mixture over the surface.
Roll the sheets loosely
Roll the sheets loosely into a cylinder and place it in the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, arranging the rolls in a spiral or in rows.
Brush the top of the Banitsa
Brush the top of the Banitsa with any remaining butter. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
35 minRemove from the oven and let it sit
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
10 min
A little kitchen wisdom
Traditional Bulgarian Banitsa is best when made with 'Sirene' cheese, but Greek Feta is a perfect substitute. Cooling the pie slightly before slicing helps the layers set.
