Burek and Pita: Croatia’s Beloved Pastry Tradition

There is always controversy on what constitutes pita and what is burek. Both are flaky pastry made of thin, delicate dough like filo with a variety of fillings such as meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. Traditionally burek is made with meat while, pita can be done with cheese, spinach, potatoes, pumpkin, cherries or apple.

In Croatia, you can find burek and pita in bakeries and there are specific shops that make just burek and pita. They are around everywhere so please try it, you wont be disappointed. Burek or pita is a versatile food and can be enjoyed anytime of the day, it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just as a snack.

And one classic Croatian combination? A warm slice of burek with a side of yoghurt.

You can now find burek with apple and even cabbage; it can be either sweet or savoury. 

But for many people, the very best burek and pita are the ones made at home by their bake (grandmothers) and mums who prepare and stretch and make their own pastry.

Many of us have childhood memories of watching them prepare and stretch out the pastry with the wooden sticks or the thin pastry stretched all over the kitchen table. It takes patience, practice and real skill to get it just right.

Then comes the wonderful smell as the pastry bakes in the oven, filling the kitchen with anticipation. Finally, it’s time to enjoy those crisp, golden layers and the delicious filling inside. It’s the kind of homemade food that brings back childhood memories and reminds us how much love can go into a simple dish.

Next time you see a burek or pita in a bakery or pita shop, try it you will want to come back for more, they are truly little pieces of beauty. Dobar tek. (Bon appétit) Enjoy! 

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