Bosnian and Herzegovinian Pastries

Burek consists of layers of phyllo dough stuffed with various savory fillings. Despite its Turkish origins, this dish has evolved into a proud gem of Bosnian national cuisine. Although most locals claim that only burek with ground beef can be call... READ MORE

This savory Bosnian pie (pita) consists of thinly rolled phyllo dough that is filled with a combination of blanched spinach, fresh cow cheese, cream, and eggs. The dough is rolled into a thin sheet called jufka, which is then spr... READ MORE

This Bosnian dessert couples shredded kadayıf dough and a rich nut filling, which usually consists of chopped walnuts. Though there are rolled varieties, kadaif is typically layered, with the nut filling placed between the two layers of butter-coa... READ MORE

Sirnica is a savory Bosnian pie consisting of phyllo dough that is filled with a combination of fresh cow cheese, sour cream, and eggs. Thin sheets of dough, locally known as jufka, are spread with the cheese mixture and the whole pie is ... READ MORE

Jabukovača is a traditional Bosnian apple pie originating from the city of Sarajevo. It is made just like baklava, with the addition of chopped apples. The thin dough is spread with a combination of chopped apples, sugar, vanilla sugar, w... READ MORE

This variety of traditional Bosnian pastry (pita) employs potatoes as the star ingredient. The pastry is prepared with thin sheets of phyllo dough, known as jufke, and a filling that combines diced potatoes, seasonings, and (opti... READ MORE

Hurmašica is a Bosnian treat prepared by dousing the pastry dough consisting of butter, eggs, sugar, and flour in lemon-flavored sugar syrup. Just like many other Bosnian dishes, this dessert also came from Türkiye, where its relative ... READ MORE

Ružice or đul-pita is a Bosnian baklava variety made with yufka sheets that are filled with ground walnuts, melted butter, and raisins, if desired. The concoction is rolled, then cut into smaller pieces which are subsequently placed in th... READ MORE

These miniature versions of the popular Bosnian burek consist of phyllo dough that is stuffed with minced meat. They are prepared by rolling thin sheets of dough, locally known as jufke, which are then sprinkled with seasoned min... READ MORE

These traditional Slavonian pastries take their name from the Croatian word salo, meaning leaf lard. Typically filled with homemade apricot or plum preserves, salenjaci are traditionally made in wintertime, especially during the pig slaug... READ MORE

Hercegovački uštipak is a simple fritter that originates from Herzegovina. In the past, these fritters were typical peasant food, but nowadays it's a quick snack or a replacement for bread. They're made with flour, water, salt, and a bit of... READ MORE

Tirit pita is a traditional Bosnian savory pastry made with yufka sheets, chicken, and sour cream. The chicken is cooked, without any condiments, in water until cooked, and a broth is created. The chicken is then deboned, and the meat is shredded.... READ MORE

Lokumići is a traditional Bosnian fried bread that can be either sweet or savory, depending on what it's served with. It is usually prepared with the so-called quick dough, leavened with baking soda, so it doesn't need proof time. The typical ingr... READ MORE

Maslanica is a traditional savory pastry from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is made with thin layers of dough made with wheat flour, salt, and water, similar to phyllo dough. A version of maslanica made with whole wheat flour is also very popular. Th... READ MORE

Kajmačnica is a traditional Bosnian dessert of semolina custard enveloped in phyllo pastry and doused in agda, a syrup made with cooking sugar and water. It is a traditional Bosnian cake similar to the Greek galaktoboureko. The preparation starts ... READ MORE

Kupusnjača is a savory pastry (pita) made with thin phyllo dough filled with shredded cabbage. The phyllo sheets are made with wheat flour, salt, and water dough, rolled and thinly stretched until almost see-through. The cabbage is shredded, salte... READ MORE

Tikvenjak is a flavorful Croatian and Bosnian pie that is inexpensive and easy to prepare. It consists of a thin dough filled with chopped or grated gourd that is usually flavored with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. The dish is shaped like a strude... READ MORE

Pita ćora is a traditional Bosnian savory pastry where pieces of chicken meat and onion are wrapped in yufka sheets, then arranged in the baking tray and baked. The first step is to make the yufka dough, stretch it to the desired thickness, and th... READ MORE