Central Croatian Pastries

Also known as vankuši or jastuci (lit. pillows), vanjkuši are traditional thin pastry rolls that are especially popular in the region of Moslavina. They are called pillows because of their unique shape. These rolls ... READ MORE

Gračanska tenka gibanica is the city of Zagreb's version of gibanica—a traditional dish that typically combines phyllo pastry, cheese, and eggs. The dish is associated with a part of the city called Gračani, hence the name. It consi... READ MORE

Plešivički copanjek is a traditional pastry originating from the Plešivica area near the city of Jastrebarsko. The dough consists of flour, lard, and sour cream, while the filling is made with a combination of lard, fresh cow’s... READ MORE

Vanjkuši sa špekom is a variety of vanjkuši – stuffed dough. This tasty snack originates from the Croatian county of Sisak-Moslavina. The dough is made with a combination of flour, eggs, and salt, and it is then... READ MORE