Recipe of Bougatsa

Ingredients

• 1 package of phyllo pastry sheets
• 1 cup semolina
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine semolina, sugar, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a custard. Remove from heat, add butter, and let it cool.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add them to the semolina custard, mixing well.

4. 4

   Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

5. 5

   Pour the custard over the phyllo layers.

6. 6

   Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each layer with butter.

7. 7

   Score the top phyllo layers into squares or triangles.

8. 8

   Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with cinnamon.

10. 10

    Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Bougatsa!