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Bosnian Burek (Meat Pie)
Burek is a traditional pie made with thin pastry sheets filled with meat. It's juicy, crispy, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients: For the dough (if making homemade filo): -500 g (4 cups) flour -1 tsp salt -250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water -1 tbsp oil
For the filling: -500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or veal -1 onion (finely chopped) -Salt and black pepper (to taste) -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) water
For brushing: -100 g (3.5 oz) butter (melted) -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) oil
Instructions:
1. Preparing the dough (if making homemade filo): -In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add water and oil. -Knead until smooth, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes. -Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin.
2. Preparing the filling: -Mix ground meat, finely chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and water. -Combine well to ensure a juicy filling.
3. Assembling the burek: -If using store-bought filo, spread one sheet on a flat surface and brush it with melted butter and oil. -Evenly distribute a small amount of filling over the sheet. -Roll it up and shape it into a spiral or simply layer...
4. Baking: -Preheat the oven to 400°F. -Bake the burek for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Serving:
Brush the hot burek with a little melted butter and serve with yogurt.
Enjoy!
Burek is a traditional pie made with thin pastry sheets filled with meat. It's juicy, crispy, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients: For the dough (if making homemade filo): -500 g (4 cups) flour -1 tsp salt -250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water -1 tbsp oil
For the filling: -500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or veal -1 onion (finely chopped) -Salt and black pepper (to taste) -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) water
For brushing: -100 g (3.5 oz) butter (melted) -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) oil
Instructions:
1. Preparing the dough (if making homemade filo): -In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add water and oil. -Knead until smooth, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes. -Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin.
2. Preparing the filling: -Mix ground meat, finely chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and water. -Combine well to ensure a juicy filling.
3. Assembling the burek: -If using store-bought filo, spread one sheet on a flat surface and brush it with melted butter and oil. -Evenly distribute a small amount of filling over the sheet. -Roll it up and shape it into a spiral or simply layer...
4. Baking: -Preheat the oven to 400°F. -Bake the burek for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Serving:
Brush the hot burek with a little melted butter and serve with yogurt.
Enjoy!
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Bosnian Cheese Pie (Sirnica)
Sirnica is a traditional Bosnian cheese pie made with thin pastry sheets and a creamy cheese filling. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect as a snack or meal.
1.Ingredients: For the dough (if making homemade filo): -500 g (4 cups) flour -1 tsp salt -250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water -1 tbsp oil
2.For the filling: -500 g (1.1 lbs) cottage cheese or feta cheese (or a mix) -2 eggs -100 ml (½ cup) sour cream or yogurt -Salt (to taste)
3.For brushing: -100 g (3.5 oz) butter (melted) -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) oil
4.Instructions: Preparing the dough (if making homemade filo):
1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add water and oil. 2. Knead until smooth, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes. 3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin.
2. Preparing the filling: 1. In a bowl, mix cheese, eggs, sour cream (or yogurt), and salt. 2. Stir well until smooth.
3. Assembling the sirnica: 1. If using store-bought filo, lay out one sheet and brush it with melted butter and oil. 2. Evenly spread some filling over the sheet. 3. Roll it up and place it in a baking dish, either in a spiral shape or in layers...
4. Baking: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Serving: Let the sirnica cool slightly before serving. It pairs perfectly with yogurt.
Enjoy!
Sirnica is a traditional Bosnian cheese pie made with thin pastry sheets and a creamy cheese filling. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect as a snack or meal.
1.Ingredients: For the dough (if making homemade filo): -500 g (4 cups) flour -1 tsp salt -250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water -1 tbsp oil
2.For the filling: -500 g (1.1 lbs) cottage cheese or feta cheese (or a mix) -2 eggs -100 ml (½ cup) sour cream or yogurt -Salt (to taste)
3.For brushing: -100 g (3.5 oz) butter (melted) -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) oil
4.Instructions: Preparing the dough (if making homemade filo):
1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add water and oil. 2. Knead until smooth, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes. 3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin.
2. Preparing the filling: 1. In a bowl, mix cheese, eggs, sour cream (or yogurt), and salt. 2. Stir well until smooth.
3. Assembling the sirnica: 1. If using store-bought filo, lay out one sheet and brush it with melted butter and oil. 2. Evenly spread some filling over the sheet. 3. Roll it up and place it in a baking dish, either in a spiral shape or in layers...
4. Baking: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Serving: Let the sirnica cool slightly before serving. It pairs perfectly with yogurt.
Enjoy!
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Sogan-Dolma (Stuffed Onions)
Sogan-dolma is a traditional Bosnian dish made with onions stuffed with seasoned meat and cooked in a rich sauce. Juicy, aromatic, and perfectly spiced, this dolma is a staple of Bosnian cuisine.
Ingredients: For the filling: -500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or veal -1 cup (200 ml) rice -1 onion (finely chopped) -1 tsp salt -½ tsp black pepper -1 tsp paprika -½ tsp dried parsley -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) water
For the onions: -6-8 medium-sized onions
For the sauce: -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) oil -1 tbsp flour -1 tsp paprika -500 ml (2 cups) water -Salt and black pepper (to taste) -1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions: 1. Preparing the onions: -Peel the onions and cut off the top. -Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes, until softened. -Drain the onions and carefully separate the layers, keeping them intact.
2. Preparing the filling: -In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, finely chopped onion, and spices. -Add a little water to make the mixture moist and easier to shape.
3. Stuffing the onions: -Place a small amount of filling inside each onion layer and gently roll it. -Arrange the stuffed onion layers in a pot or deep baking dish.
4. Preparing the sauce and cooking: -In a pan, heat the oil and add the flour and paprika, stirring briefly. -Add water, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper, stirring until smooth. -Pour the sauce over the stuffed onions. -Cover and cook on lo...
5. Serving:
Sogan-dolma is best served warm with sour cream or yogurt and fresh bread.
Enjoy!
Sogan-dolma is a traditional Bosnian dish made with onions stuffed with seasoned meat and cooked in a rich sauce. Juicy, aromatic, and perfectly spiced, this dolma is a staple of Bosnian cuisine.
Ingredients: For the filling: -500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or veal -1 cup (200 ml) rice -1 onion (finely chopped) -1 tsp salt -½ tsp black pepper -1 tsp paprika -½ tsp dried parsley -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) water
For the onions: -6-8 medium-sized onions
For the sauce: -50 ml (3.5 tbsp) oil -1 tbsp flour -1 tsp paprika -500 ml (2 cups) water -Salt and black pepper (to taste) -1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions: 1. Preparing the onions: -Peel the onions and cut off the top. -Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes, until softened. -Drain the onions and carefully separate the layers, keeping them intact.
2. Preparing the filling: -In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, finely chopped onion, and spices. -Add a little water to make the mixture moist and easier to shape.
3. Stuffing the onions: -Place a small amount of filling inside each onion layer and gently roll it. -Arrange the stuffed onion layers in a pot or deep baking dish.
4. Preparing the sauce and cooking: -In a pan, heat the oil and add the flour and paprika, stirring briefly. -Add water, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper, stirring until smooth. -Pour the sauce over the stuffed onions. -Cover and cook on lo...
5. Serving:
Sogan-dolma is best served warm with sour cream or yogurt and fresh bread.
Enjoy!
Sogan-dolma
Stuffed peppers are a classic Bosnian dish made with bell peppers filled with a savory meat and rice mixture, then simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or veal
1 cup (200 ml) rice
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried parsley
1 egg
50 ml (3.5 tbsp) water
For the peppers:
6-8 medium-sized bell peppers (any color, but traditionally green)
For the sauce:
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp flour
500 ml (2 cups) water
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preparing the peppers:
1. Wash the bell peppers, cut off the tops, and remove the seeds.
2. Set them aside while preparing the filling.
2. Preparing the filling:
1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, finely chopped onion, garlic, spices, egg, and water.
2. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
3. Stuffing the peppers:
1. Fill each pepper with the meat and rice mixture, leaving a little space at the top for the rice to expand.
2. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a deep pot.
4. Preparing the sauce and cooking:
1. In a pan, heat the oil and add the flour, stirring until lightly browned.
2. Add water, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf (if using), then mix well.
3. Pour the sauce over the stuffed peppers, ensuring they are mostly covered.
4. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
5. Serving:
Stuffed peppers are best served warm with mashed potatoes, bread, or a side of sour cream.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the filling:
500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or veal
1 cup (200 ml) rice
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried parsley
1 egg
50 ml (3.5 tbsp) water
For the peppers:
6-8 medium-sized bell peppers (any color, but traditionally green)
For the sauce:
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp flour
500 ml (2 cups) water
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preparing the peppers:
1. Wash the bell peppers, cut off the tops, and remove the seeds.
2. Set them aside while preparing the filling.
2. Preparing the filling:
1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, finely chopped onion, garlic, spices, egg, and water.
2. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
3. Stuffing the peppers:
1. Fill each pepper with the meat and rice mixture, leaving a little space at the top for the rice to expand.
2. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a deep pot.
4. Preparing the sauce and cooking:
1. In a pan, heat the oil and add the flour, stirring until lightly browned.
2. Add water, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf (if using), then mix well.
3. Pour the sauce over the stuffed peppers, ensuring they are mostly covered.
4. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
5. Serving:
Stuffed peppers are best served warm with mashed potatoes, bread, or a side of sour cream.
Enjoy!
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Bosnian Dessert
Bosnian baklava is a rich and moist dessert made with thin pastry sheets, walnuts, and syrup. This traditional recipe brings an authentic taste and aroma of homemade baklava. Ingredients: For the baklava: -500 g (1.1 lbs) thin filo pastry s...
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Bosnian Hurmašice (Syrup-Soaked Cookies)
Hurmašice are traditional Bosnian cookies soaked in syrup, soft and moist, perfect with coffee or tea.
Ingredients: For the dough: -250 g (1 cup) butter or margarine (softened) -100 g (½ cup) sugar -1 egg -100 ml (½ cup) yogurt -½ packet (5 g) baking powder -About 500 g (4 cups) flour
For the syrup: -500 g (2 ½ cups) sugar -500 ml (2 cups) water -1 slice of lemon
Instructions:
1. Preparing the syrup: -In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, then add a slice of lemon. -Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. -Let the syrup cool completely.
2. Preparing the dough: -In a bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. -Add the egg and yogurt, then mix well. -Gradually add flour mixed with baking powder and knead until you get a soft dough.
3. Shaping the hurmašice: -Take small pieces of dough and roll them into 5 cm (2-inch) long cylinders. -Press each one lightly with a fork to create a pattern. -Place them on a greased baking tray.
4. Baking: -Preheat the oven to 350°F. -Bake the hurmašice for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Soaking in syrup: -Pour cold syrup over the hot hurmašice. -Let them absorb the syrup for a few hours before serving.
6. Serving:
Hurmašice can be served as they are or sprinkled with ground walnuts.
Enjoy!
Hurmašice are traditional Bosnian cookies soaked in syrup, soft and moist, perfect with coffee or tea.
Ingredients: For the dough: -250 g (1 cup) butter or margarine (softened) -100 g (½ cup) sugar -1 egg -100 ml (½ cup) yogurt -½ packet (5 g) baking powder -About 500 g (4 cups) flour
For the syrup: -500 g (2 ½ cups) sugar -500 ml (2 cups) water -1 slice of lemon
Instructions:
1. Preparing the syrup: -In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, then add a slice of lemon. -Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. -Let the syrup cool completely.
2. Preparing the dough: -In a bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. -Add the egg and yogurt, then mix well. -Gradually add flour mixed with baking powder and knead until you get a soft dough.
3. Shaping the hurmašice: -Take small pieces of dough and roll them into 5 cm (2-inch) long cylinders. -Press each one lightly with a fork to create a pattern. -Place them on a greased baking tray.
4. Baking: -Preheat the oven to 350°F. -Bake the hurmašice for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Soaking in syrup: -Pour cold syrup over the hot hurmašice. -Let them absorb the syrup for a few hours before serving.
6. Serving:
Hurmašice can be served as they are or sprinkled with ground walnuts.
Enjoy!
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