Prekmurska gibanica🇭🇺

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare all fillings in separate bowls by mixing their ingredients. Let them sit for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
3. Assemble the gibanica:
   • Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough in the pan, brushing each with melted butter.
   • Spread ½ of the poppy seed mixture.
   • Add another 2 buttered phyllo sheets.
   • Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture.
   • Add 2 more buttered phyllo sheets.
   • Spread ½ of the walnut mixture.
   • Add 2 buttered phyllo sheets.
   • Spread ½ of the apple mixture.
   • Repeat all layers once more in the same order.
4. Top layer: Add 2 final phyllo sheets, buttered.
5. Cream topping: Whisk together the sour cream and egg, then pour evenly over the top.
6. Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
7. Cool completely before slicing into squares or diamonds. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

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💡 Tips:

• It’s a bit time-intensive but perfect for holidays and celebrations.
• Can be made a day ahead—flavors deepen beautifully overnight.
• You can replace cottage cheese with ricotta if needed.

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