Bosnian Cheese Pastry Roll

Name: Bosnian Cheese Pastry Roll
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ingredients: Filo pastry sheets — 400 g (14 oz); Fresh white cheese or crumbled feta — 350 g (12 oz); Cottage cheese — 150 g (5 oz); Egg — 1; Sunflower oil — 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp); Of salt — pinch

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20 min

Prep

40 min

Cook

Servings

Ingredients

Filo pastry sheets — 400 g (14 oz)
Fresh white cheese or crumbled feta — 350 g (12 oz)
Cottage cheese — 150 g (5 oz)
Egg — 1
Sunflower oil — 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
Of salt — pinch

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and oil the baking pan.
Mash the white cheese and cottage cheese together with the egg and a pinch of salt.
Lay a filo sheet flat, brush with oil, and spread a thin line of the cheese filling along one edge.
Roll loosely into a rope and coil into the pan; repeat with remaining sheets and filling.
Brush the top with the remaining oil.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and crisp.
Cool slightly, then cut into individual portable portions for serving on the go.

Introduction:

Sold from the same bakery counters as burek, this cheese-filled pastry roll is a favourite grab-and-go
breakfast or lunch across Bosnian towns, wrapped in paper and eaten straight from the hand while
walking.

Cultural Background:

Sold from the same bakery counters as burek, this cheese-filled pastry roll is a favourite grab-and-go breakfast or lunch across Bosnian towns, wrapped in paper and eaten straight from the hand while walking.

Tips:

Cut into smaller individual rolls rather than wedges for easy street-style eating. Keep filo covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent it drying out.

Variations:

Mix in chopped fresh dill for a herby version. Use a lower-fat cheese blend for a lighter roll.

Vegetarian/Vegan:

Fully vegetarian as written.

Storage:

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheating:

Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition:

Approx. 370 kcal, 13 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 23 g fat per serving.

FAQs:

Q: How is this different from the breakfast sirnica?
A: It’s the same dish, portioned and wrapped for eating on the go rather than served sliced at the table.

Q: Can this be made ahead for a packed lunch?
A: Yes, it travels well wrapped in paper or foil for a few hours at room temperature.

Q: Can I make individual rolls instead of one large spiral?
A: Yes, roll the filled ropes into small individual coils rather than one large spiral pan.