Banitsa occupies a central place in Bulgarian cuisine.
Salty banitsa is that universal dish that can be served at breakfast, can be served at lunch, can be served at dinner. The sweet pie is equally suitable for dessert and breakfast.
The banitsa can be lean, the banitsa can be blah. Banitsa is part of the festive menu at every holiday, banitsa is the highlight of every Bulgarian table.