Bosnian and Herzegovinian Savory 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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