👉 Alternative: Roll each sheet with filling into spirals and arrange in a pan (traditional style)
Step 4: Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes
Until golden brown and crispy
Step 5: Finish
Lightly sprinkle with water and cover briefly with a cloth
This softens the top slightly
🍳 Methods & Variations
1. Traditional Spiral Banitsa
Roll sheets into long logs
Twist into a spiral shape in the pan
2. Sweet Banitsa
Replace cheese with sugar, milk, and vanilla
Add powdered sugar on top
3. Meat Banitsa
Add minced meat to the filling
4. Quick Version
Mix torn phyllo sheets directly with filling (lazy method)
📜 History & Background
Banitsa dates back centuries in the Balkans and is strongly tied to Bulgarian identity. It is often prepared during holidays like New Year’s Day, where people place fortunes inside the pastry for luck in the coming year.
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